Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Pot vs. Stainless Steel Baking Sheet

Materials

• 18/8 stainless steel interior
• No non-stick coating

Common claims

• Food-grade stainless steel
• Multi-function cooker
• No PTFE coating

Concerns / watch-outs

• Some models offer non-stick inner pots as accessories — avoid those and stick with the stainless insert
• Gasket/seals are silicone; replace per manufacturer schedule

Notes

The standard stainless insert is one of the cleanest cooking vessel options. Avoid the optional non-stick insert accessories if PFAS avoidance is a priority.

Cleaner alternatives

• stainless steel
• enameled cast iron

Materials

• 18/0 or 18/10 stainless steel

Common claims

• Warp-resistant
• Commercial-grade
• No coatings

Concerns / watch-outs

• Food may stick without fat; parchment liner or silicone mat helps
• Confirm the interior cooking surface is stainless, not just an underside

Notes

A coating-free baking surface. Use with parchment or a silicone mat for easy cleanup without adding non-stick chemistry.

Cleaner alternatives

• cast iron
• glass bakeware
• parchment paper