Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes turn out perfectly fluffy with no tin foil! Plus they cook in almost half the time.

Four baked potatoes in an instant pot
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  1. What You Need
  2. Instant Pot Baked Potato Toppings
  3. Recipe Tip
  4. Potatoes are Good for You!
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. More Instant Pot Recipes
  7. How to Make Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
  8. Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes come together so fast, and you don’t have to heat up your house with the oven. The potatoes come out nice and fluffy ever time. Plus, since you don’t wrap them in tin foil, you get a nice crispy skin. If you want really crispy potato skins, broil the baked potatoes under the broiler for a few minutes with some butter or olive oil and a sprinkle of salt rubbed on the outside.

What You Need

  • Instant pot
  • Instant pot trivet
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • Cup of cold water

Instant Pot Baked Potato Toppings

Now, once you have your Instant Pot Baked Potatoes, you’re going to need some toppings to go with it! I’ll give you some of my favorite ideas, but if you have other ideas let us know in the comments below!

  • Simple: Butter, salt, pepper, and chives.
  • Loaded: Sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  • Chili Cheese Potato: Chili and cheddar cheese.
  • Broccoli Cheddar Potato: Broccoli and melted cheese.
Four potatoes, cut in half and loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions
Loaded Baked Potatoes


Recipe Tip

Four russet potatoes in a pot

The cook time for 4 medium Russet potatoes is 14 minutes. Remember to adjust accordingly if you are using smaller, bigger, or more potatoes. We recommend 12 minutes for small potatoes, and 16 minutes for large potatoes.

Potatoes are Good for You!

Don’t let the low-carb craze scare you away from a perfect baked potato at dinner. They’re actually very good for you! Here’s why:

  • Potatoes have more potassium than a banana.
  • They’re high in fiber, so potatoes in your diet can help lower cholesterol and decrease your risk of heart disease.
  • Potatoes are chock full of Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.
  • Plus, they’re quite delicious!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bake in an Instant Pot?

Pressure cooking is ideal for baking. The heat is distributed quicker and more evenly in a pressure cooker (Instant Pot) than in an oven. The downside for some baked goods is the limited size of the Instant Pot. Be sure to consult the user manual of your Instant Pot for help with converting recipes.

How long does it take to soften potatoes in the Instant Pot?

A whole potato (medium-sized) with skin on takes 14 minutes to soften, plus a 15 minute slow release. To soften potatoes quicker, like for mashed potatoes, peel and dice the potatoes and add them to the Instant Pot. Cover them with water and sprinkle with salt. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Cook on manual at high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, turn the Instant Pot off and quick release the pressure.

Do I need to soak the potatoes before baking?

No, simply scrub the potatoes and then use a fork to poke holes all over the outside of the potato.

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How to Make Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Four baked potatoes in an instant pot

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

5 from 4 votes
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes turn out perfectly fluffy inside and crispy outside with no tin foil! Plus they cook in almost half the time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Natural Release Time 20 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

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Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Scrub the potatoes. Using a fork, poke holes all over the potatoes. Pour water into the Instant Pot. Place trivet over the water and place the potatoes on top of the trivet.
    Four raw potatoes in an instant pot
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to sealing. Cook potatoes with the Manual setting on high pressure for 14 minutes. Once the timer goes off, let the Instant Pot do a natural pressure release. This can take 15-20 minutes. Once the pressure pin has dropped, open the lid and remove the potatoes.
    Four baked potatoes in an instant pot
  • Serve with the toppings of your choice!
    Four baked potatoes, cut in half and loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions

Notes

Topping Ideas for Baked Potatoes:

  • Simple: Butter, salt, pepper, and chives.
  • Loaded: Sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  • Chili Cheese Potato: Chili and cheddar cheese.
  • Broccoli Cheddar Potato: Broccoli and melted cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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  1. 5 stars
    So grateful for the instant pot! This is the only way to make them. I could eat a baked potato with every meal!

  2. 5 stars
    You can’t mess this recipe up! It’s the easiest & makes the most tender & perfect potato!

  3. 5 stars
    This is the only way I make baked potatoes now. So easy and they turn out every single time.

  4. 5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing your idea! It’s very helpful and easy recipe to make! Loved it!