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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

This Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe is a quick and easy way to make perfectly cooked potatoes. They are fluffy on the inside and have a deliciously tender skin. Perfect for a side dish or a main meal with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Trivet
  • Fork

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste

Optional Toppings

  • butter
  • sour cream
  • chives
  • cheese
  • bacon bits

Instructions: 

  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pierce each one several times with a fork.
  • Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
  • Arrange the potatoes on the trivet.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Naturally release the pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Carefully remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot.
  • Cut a slit in the top of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
  • Season with salt and add your favorite toppings.

Notes:

For a crispier skin, you can place the cooked potatoes under a broiler for a few minutes.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Baked Potatoes, Easy Recipe, Instant Pot
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