New Year’s Eve Party Food Ideas Made in the Pressure Cooker

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Prepping for a New Year’s Eve bash? Let your pressure cooker be your party planning MVP! These crowd-pleasing appetizers and snacks made easy in your Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi will have guests raving all night long.

From warm, gooey dips to crispy wings and fall-off-the-bone ribs, your pressure cooker is the ultimate party food hack. Whip up festive bites in a flash while freeing up oven space for other dishes. Less time stuck in the kitchen means more time sipping bubbly with your crew!

Here are some surefire hits to get you started:

Pressure Cooker Queso Blanco

Creamy, melty cheese dip loaded with peppers, garlic and warm spices. Pair with crispy tortilla chips for authentic Tex-Mex flair!

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Shredded chicken in a thick, tangy buffalo sauce meets layers of cream cheese, cheddar and blue cheese crumbles. Scoop away with celery sticks or crusty bread.

Ninja Foodi Sticky Asian Chicken Wings

Tossed in a sweet, savory and delightfully sticky sauce, these plump wings develop amazing crispy skin using the Foodi’s crisp function.

Electric Pressure Cooker Boneless Beef Ribs

Fall-apart tender beef ribs smothered in your choice of tangy barbecue, garlic-herb or honey soy glaze. Pile high on rolls for portable snacking.

Baked Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Roasted potato wedges with garlicky, cheesy exterior and fluffy interior. A guaranteed crowd pleaser and perfect for dipping in ranch or queso!

Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Warm, cheesy, and loaded with fresh veggies, this classic thick and creamy dip always disappears fast. Scoop up with pita chips or fresh bread.

The possibilities are endless when your pressure cooker is on snack duty. Get creative with meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, deviled eggs or whatever sounds festive.

A few pro tips:

• Go for dips, wings, ribs and bite-sized portions perfect for grazing
• Cook proteins like chicken or ribs ahead of time for easy reheating
• Make dips in the pressure cooker pot for easy warm serving
• Set up a fun topping bar for customizable snacks

With incredible shortcuts like these pressure cooked treats, you’ll be ready to party from the second that ball drops. No slaving over a hot stove required! Gather your ingredients, fire up that countertop marvel and get ready to ring in the new year deliciously.