How to Make Easy Instant Pot® Cocktail Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a tasty and convenient appetizer for your next gathering or party? These Easy Instant Pot® Cocktail Meatballs are the perfect solution. They're quick to make, packed with flavor, and sure to be a hit with everyone at your event. Plus, the Instant Pot® makes the cooking process a breeze, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your party planning.

These cocktail meatballs are a classic party snack that never goes out of style. They're savory, sweet, and tangy all at once,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 24 ounces frozen cocktail-size meatballs

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, and crushed red pepper and whisk together. Add meatballs and stir to coat.
  • Close and lock the lid; turn venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Arrange meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 592mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 355mg