Amazon Prime members are obsessed with this 7-in-1 kitchen appliance (AMZN)

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• The Instant Pot was the most wished-for item on Amazon Prime in 2017.
• It has gained a cult following online, and users have been swapping tips and tricks. 
• The cooker combines seven different kitchen appliances. 

2017 was the year of the Instant Pot.

This kitchen appliance was the most wished-for item on Amazon Prime last year, according to Prime data released on Tuesday. 

It was also the most-gifted item on Amazon's wedding registry.

The multicooker combines seven different kitchen appliances and enables you to cook food in multiple ways. It has a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, porridge maker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, and food warmer. 

Insider Picks reported on its internet fame early in 2017. The product gained a cult following on social media as people swapped tricks and tips, and publications like The New York Times began featuring recipes made specifically for the gadget.

So far, it has been delivered to 27,000 different zip codes of Prime members in the US, according to Amazon. 

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