Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

baked potatoes with toppings in the Instant Pot

Perfectly fluffy baked potatoes in the Instant Pot are super easy, simple, and hands off. Making Instant Pot baked potatoes helps save time and energy.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Instant Pot Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked potatoes in the instant pot, instant pot baked potato, Instant Pot baked potatoes

Servings: Potatoes

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Lisa Childs

Equipment

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Sterilizer, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer, 6 Quart, 14 One-Touch Programs
717 Industries Steamer Basket, Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer Compatible Instant Pot Other Pressure Cookers, Fits 6 & 8 Quart Pots (Grey Silicone Handle)

Ingredients

8 medium Russet potatoes (or however many you need)
1 cup water

Instructions

Pick potatoes that are as uniform in shape and size as possible.
Scrub as much dirt as possible off the potatoes.
Place the trivet in the Instant Pot, along with one cup of water.
Place the potatoes on the trivet or in a steamer basket, no need to prick with a fork.
Put the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the knob to Sealing.
Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and set the time to: 12-14 minutes for small potatoes, 15-18 minutes for medium potatoes, 20-25 minutes for large potatoes.
You can do a quick release after the timer is up. You can also leave them to naturally release the pressure, just keep in mind they keep cooking during that time.
Remove the potatoes and serve with your desired toppings!

Notes

You can do a quick release after the timer is up. You can also leave them to naturally release the pressure, just keep in mind they keep cooking during that time.

Drain the water out of the Instant Pot after pressure cooking your potatoes. The water gives your potatoes a bit of a facial, so a lot of extra dirt and junk comes off the potatoes and falls into the water.
Serve your baked potatoes as a main meal in a baked potato bar! Some topping ideas are butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese, crispy onions, tomatoes, steamed broccoli, soup, and cheese sauce. If you'd like a bit more of a substantial meal, add any kind of cut up protein.
Baked potatoes are also a great side dish to add to Instant Pot Ribs, Instant Pot Chili, Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks, or Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken legs.
Use a steamer basket (paid link) to quickly wash and cook baked potatoes in your Instant Pot. The times stay the same.
You can get crispy baked potatoes by broiling or air frying the potatoes after pressure cooking.

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