Instant Pots were all the rage a few years ago, promising to be an all-in-one multi-cooker that can pressure cook foods quickly in addition to being a rice cooker, yogurt maker, slow cooker and more.

Since the first Instant Pot launched in 2010, the countertop appliance has developed a “cult following,” said Bruce Weinstein, co-author of The “Instant Pot Bible” cookbook series and cohost of the ...