Instant Pot Garlic Knots
My husband and sons love bread. Adding a simple bread product to any meal elevates it by a million in their eyes! Now, add something with garlic on it and they’re calling me the best mom ever! These Instant Pot Garlic Knots are easy and will wow your family for sure!
I love that these garlic knots can be made in the IP and proofed for an hour, while you cook your meal. Then, just bake in the oven and serve with your meal!
These Instant Pot Garlic Knots would be great with spaghetti, lasagna, or even baked chicken or fish. They really go with just about any meal!
Serve these garlic knots with marinara sauce and they would be a great game day snack or appetizer. Bring them to a potluck and watch the crowd go wild over them!
They are so delicious and buttery!
Let me know if you make these Instant Pot Garlic Knots and how they turned out!

Instant Pot Garlic Knots
Instant Pot Garlic Knots are so delicious and easy to make! Proof in the IP and bake for a side dish or appetizer for your Italian meals, or a great snack!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp warm water
- 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup + 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together your water and yeast. Allow it to sit and proof for 5 minutes.
- After the 5 minutes, add in your sugar, salt, oil, and flour. Knead together with your stand mixer using the dough hook (on low) or by hand for 7 minutes.
- Coat the inside of your Instant Pot with oil. Place the ball of dough inside. Place the lid on your Instant Pot and set to “yogurt” mode for 1 hour.
- While the dough is proofing, melt together your butter, garlic and seasoning. Set aside.
- Once done, transfer to a lightly floured flat surface.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. (You can also use an air fryer!)
- Cut your dough ball into quarters.
- Roll each quarter into a long stick like shape. Cut each of those into an even 6 pieces.
- Tie each piece into a knot.
- Place as many on a cookie sheet or pie pan for 12 minutes.
- Make sure to not overcrowd as knots will expand.
- Once they have reached a golden brown, remove from the oven.
- While your knots are still hot, brush your knots with your butter mixture.
- Serve and enjoy!