Instant Cheesy Bean Bake for the Instant Pot Duo Crisp or Air Fryer Lid | Official

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Instant Cheesy Bean Bake for the Instant Pot Duo Crisp or Air Fryer Lid | Official
It's no secret that the Instant Pot is the best thing for beans, but with the addition of an air fryer lid the bar has been raised. Pressure cooking makes quick work of cooking the beans, but topping the works with cheese and broiling takes this appetizer to the next level. Enjoy this Official recipe created by the Instant Pot Culinary Team.
cuisine icon Cuisine
American
cuisine icon Course
Appetizer, Side Dish
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
30-60 min
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Air Fry, Air Fryer Lid, Pressure Cook
cuisine icon Keywords
30-60 min, 6 servings, air fry, air fryer chickpea recipe, air fryer lid, air fryer recipe, air fryer vegetables, american, appetizer, bean dip, bean recipe, beans, black pepper, cook 45 min, dried beans (such as cannellini or great northern) or chickpeas, duo crisp, easy, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, instant pot, instant pot air fryer lid, instant pot bean recipe, instant pot beans, Instant Pot Culinary Team, kosher salt, mozzarella, prep 10 min, pressure cook, side dish, tomato paste

prep icon Prep Time
10 min
cook icon Cook Time
45 min

serving icon Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/3 cups Dried beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern) or chickpeas
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 1/3 cups mozzarella
  • 1 1/3 cups mozzarella
Instructions
  • Start by washing the beans, and then place them in an inner pot with 4 cups of cold water.
  • Close the lid and make sure the pressure release handle is in the sealed position. Select Pressure Cook/Manual and set the cook time to 25 minutes on High pressure.
  • Once the beans are cooked, Quick Release the pressure, take out the beans, then drain the water and set aside. Rinse the inner pot and then place it back into the Instant Pot.
  • Select Sauté/strong> and toggle to High. Add the olive oil.
  • After 20-25 seconds, add the minced garlic and fry the garlic until it is lightly golden (about 1 minute).
  • Add the tomato paste, cook for 30 seconds, and give it a quick stir.
  • Add the beans, water, pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine them all together.
  • Press the Cancel button.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top, and then close the pot with the air fry lid.
  • Press Broil and set the time to 7 minutes.
  • When it is done, serve it with toasted bread or nacho chips. (Optional: Sprinkle some chopped parsley or chives over the top)
Notes
  • You can finish the beans in the oven under the broiler if you don't have an Instant Pot Duo Crisp or an Air Fryer Lid.
  • Did you make these beans? Rate the recipe and leave a comment!
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