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    Popular » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Feb 17, 2019 by Dee

    Make Instant Pot Baked Potatoes that are fluffy, creamy and perfectly cooked with this easy recipe. No need to turn on the oven for the best baked potatoes!

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    instant pot baked potatoes with sour cream cheddar cheese and bacon on a plate

    Make The BEST Instant Pot baked potatoes that are fluffy, creamy and perfectly cooked with this super easy recipe. Pressure cooker baked potatoes are done in 30 minutes -- much faster than the oven and just as delicious! This is going to become one of your favorite easy Instant Pot recipes!

    I love making potatoes in the Instant Pot! Whether I'm making baby potatoes, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or Instant Pot potato salad -- We love them all.

    My family always made baked potatoes in the microwave, and up until now, so did I. As much as I love perfectly baked potatoes with crispy skins in the oven, they take an hour to cook -- longer than steak! Microwaved potatoes are so much faster, but the consistency isn't quite the same as baked.

    That's why making baked potatoes in the Instant Pot is such a game changer. You get the same fluffy, creamy texture without the long cook time. And in the summer, you don't have to heat up the house!

    How do you make baked potatoes in the Instant Pot?

    The key to getting perfectly cooked potatoes in the pressure cooker is making sure you cook them according to size. You can usually find small, medium and large potatoes, and the small ones will have the shortest cook time.

    So, choose the size you want. If I buy the large potatoes, I usually cut them in half and this is plenty, especially if you're serving potatoes as a side dish for steak.

    large medium and small russet potatoes on a wood board

    First, scrub the potatoes with a brush under running water. Then, poke a few holes in the potatoes to allow steam to escape -- A fork is perfect for this job!

    scrub russet potatoes under running water

    Next, add water to the pot, place the trivet in the pot, and add your potatoes. Easy peasy.

    How long do you cook baked russet potatoes in the Instant Pot?

    • Large potatoes (6 inches) -- 20 minutes
    • Medium potatoes (5 inches) -- 15 minutes
    • Small potatoes (4 inches) -- 12 minutes

    4 small russet potatoes in instant pot

    Can you use foil in the Instant Pot?

    You can, but you don't need to use foil when you're making baked potatoes in the Instant Pot.

    instant pot baked potato with butter

    After the potatoes are done, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes. You can also do a full natural release if you want since it only takes about 15 minutes for that. Then, cover and let them sit until you're ready to serve -- or broil them in the oven for about 5 minutes to get those awesome crispy skins!

    Baked Potato Toppings

    You can keep it simple and top your baked potatoes with butter, salt and pepper. Or you can go all out! Some ideas are:

    • Shredded cheddar cheese or any cheese
    • Sour Cream
    • Bacon
    • Broccoli
    • Chili
    • Salsa

    instant pot baked potatoes topped with sour cream cheddar cheese and bacon on a plate with side of broccoli

    Instant Pot baked potatoes recipe

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    instant pot baked potatoes with sour cream cheddar cheese and bacon on a plate

    Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

    Published by Dee
    Make Instant Pot Baked Potatoes that are fluffy, creamy and perfectly cooked with this easy recipe. No need to turn on the oven for the best baked potatoes!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 168 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 small russet potatoes washed and poked with fork
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Pour the water into the inner Instant Pot liner
    • Place the trivet inside the pot
    • Place the potatoes on the trivet, cover with lid, turn knob to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 12 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then begin counting down and cook for 12 minutes. When pot beeps, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for remaining pressure or allow a full release -- it only takes a few more minutes
    • When pin drops, carefully open lid, and remove potatoes to a a large plate. Cover with foil to keep warm until ready to serve
    • Optional -- For crispy baked potato skins, place cooked potatoes on a baking sheet, rub skins with a little olive or vegetable oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and broil for about 5 minutes or until skins darken and are crispy

    Notes

    Recipe was made in 6 quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. If using an 8 quart, increase water to 2 cups and cook as directed.
    Cook potatoes according to size - 
    • Large potatoes (about 6 inches) -- 20 minutes.
    • Medium potatoes (5 inches) -- 15 minutes.
    • Small potatoes (4 inches) -- 12 minutes.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 12.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1.8mg
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    Instant Pot Baked Potatoes recipe

    I hope you enjoy these easy, perfect Instant Pot baked potatoes as much as we do!

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    1. Jenna says

      July 24, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      This is a great idea! Love thinking up new ways to use my instant pot!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Anna says

      February 19, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      Instant Pot baked potatoes are the best! So yummy!

      Reply
    3. Abeer says

      February 19, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      This needs to happen soon! I love how easy is to make it in the Instant Pot!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2019 at 1:44 pm

        Thanks, Abeer. It's super easy in the Instant Pot!

    4. Catalina says

      February 19, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      This is the most easiest and delicious side dish! I love it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2019 at 1:43 pm

        Thanks! I could eat baked potatoes every day. 🙂

    5. eat good 4 life says

      February 19, 2019 at 11:24 am

      I love any baked potatoes and this recipe looks like something easy and tasty my family would enjoy!

      Reply
    6. Cathy says

      February 19, 2019 at 8:30 am

      Love how easy these are!

      Reply
    7. Sandi says

      February 19, 2019 at 8:23 am

      I love how easy you make this look. I need to break out my Instant Pot

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2019 at 10:51 am

        It's so easy! You should try making potatoes in the Instant Pot! 🙂

    8. Chrissie Baker says

      February 19, 2019 at 12:31 am

      We are using your recipe tonight. Also agree it is a great way to have baked potato without heating up the house.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2019 at 10:49 am

        Thanks, Chrissie! I hope you like them -- anything to help keep the house cool in the summer! 🙂

    9. James says

      February 18, 2019 at 6:41 am

      Tried these last night. Yummy! Just like baked!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 18, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Glad to hear this! Thanks, James. 🙂

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