Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal! They are so easy to make and come out perfectly cooked every time. Plus, they take very little effort to make when you need a side dish or weeknight meal in a hurry.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- They are so easy to make and you only need a few pieces of kitchen equipment.
- Instant Pot potatoes come out perfectly cooked every time.
- These potatoes are budget-friendly and they take very little effort to make.
- Such an easy recipe that can be paired with just about any main course
Ingredients
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- large russet potatoes, and Yukon gold potatoes can also be used
- water
Optional Toppings
- salted butter
- sour cream
- chives
- cooked bacon, chopped
- green onion, chopped
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: Place a steamer basket or metal trivet inside the vessel. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the vessel.
Step 2: Clean and scrub any dirt off each potato. Lightly scrub with a scrub brush and warm water. Poke the potatoes with a fork to prevent them from exploding in the pressure cooker.
Step 3: Add potatoes on top of the trivet. Close the lid on the Instant Pot and close the sealing valve.
Step 4: Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 40 minutes.
Step 5: Allow a natural release for about 15 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure by bringing the valve toward you.
Step 6: Remove each potato with tongs as they are hot.
Step 7: Transfer to your serving dish or plate. Cut the potato down the middle and add your favorite topping! You can add butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions!
Storage
Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in a covered airtight container.
Reheat in the oven on 350°F until heated through, about 10 minutes.
The taters can also be reheated in the microwave on high power for 1-2 minutes per potato.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: I highly recommend using the 6-quart Instant Pot for this recipe. If you have a smaller instant pot, you can still make this recipe, but you may need to cook the potatoes in batches.
- The size of the potatoes can affect cooking time. If using smaller potatoes, reduce the cooking time by 1 minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
It takes about 40 minutes to cook baked potatoes in an Instant Pot.
After the potatoes are cooked all the way through, you can remove them and drain the water. If you have an Instant Pot air fryer lid you can crisp the skin at 390°F for 4 to 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and some Kosher salt, optional. Place potatoes on a sheet pan; bake 10 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
Yes, you can! You can use this same recipe, but cook them for 20 minutes at High Pressure.
It is absolutely necessary to poke holes in the potatoes before they are cooked in the Instant Pot. This prevents the potatoes from exploding.
Serving Suggestions
- Coffee Rubbed Brisket would be perfectly paired with this potato recipe.
- My family loves to top their Instant Pot baking potatoes with chili, and my favorite chili to use for this is this Easy Chipotle Chili. It's the perfect blend of comforting and spice to make a hearty meal.
- I love to top my baked potatoes with Taco-flavored ground beef. It makes for the perfect comfort food meal that the whole family will love.
- A baked potato bar would be a great idea for a party or family gathering.
Similar recipes
Here are some of my other favorite potato side dishes:
I love potatoes anyway that they come, but these Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes are by far my favorite way to eat them.
Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes are another favorite you should try.
Are you looking for an easy recipe that your entire family will enjoy? Then look no further than this Homemade Mashed Potatoes recipe.
Our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are another hit with family and friends. So creamy, light, and fluffy.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes is my go-to recipe when I'm looking for something a little bit different. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Stuffed Potatoes is another delicious dinner to try.
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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 5 large large russet potatoes or 6-7 small potatoes
- 1 cup water
Optional Toppings
- salted butter
- sour cream
- chives
- cooked bacon, chopped
- green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Place the trivet inside the vessel. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the vessel.
- Clean each potato from dirt. Lightly scrub with a scrub brush and warm water.
- Poke the potatoes with a fork a few times. Note 1
- Add the potatoes onto the trivet. The potatoes can ve stacked in the trivet. Close the lid on your Instant Pot and close the sealing valve.
- Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 14 minutes.
- Once the potatoes have cooked, Allow the pot to naturally release for about 15 minutes. At this point, if pressure is still being released, manually release the remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and carefully remove each potato with tongs as they are hot.
- Transfer to your serving dish or plate. Cut the potato down the middle and add your favorite topping! You can add butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions!
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