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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes turn out perfectly fluffy with no tin foil! Plus they cook in almost half the time.
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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.
Recipe Tip
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!
Questions About Baked Potatoes
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.
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.
No, simply scrub the potatoes and then use a fork to poke holes all over the outside of the potato.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- toppings of your choice
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.
- 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.
- Serve with the toppings of your choice!
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.
Looks like it would be a nice meal
So grateful for the instant pot! This is the only way to make them. I could eat a baked potato with every meal!
You can’t mess this recipe up! It’s the easiest & makes the most tender & perfect potato!
This is the only way I make baked potatoes now. So easy and they turn out every single time.
Thank you so much for sharing your idea! It’s very helpful and easy recipe to make! Loved it!