Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are fluffy, soft, and ready in no time! Perfect for a quick side dish or a filling meal, you can customize them with your favorite toppings. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the delicious outcome tonight!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Instant Pot
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 5 pieces Russet Potatoes
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Start by washing and scrubbing the Russet Potatoes thoroughly under cool water. Use a vegetable brush to get into all the nooks and crannies, ensuring they are clean and ready for cooking.
- Next, poke each potato several times with a fork. This step is crucial as it allows steam to escape during cooking, preventing any potential explosions in your Instant Pot.
- Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot. This will elevate the potatoes above the water, allowing them to steam rather than boil.
- Pour in one cup of Water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. This water will create the necessary steam for cooking the potatoes perfectly.
- Carefully arrange the potatoes on top of the trivet, making sure they’re not touching the water.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure that the valve is set to sealing. This step is important to build up pressure inside the pot.
- Press the “manual” button and set the timer for 15 minutes on high pressure. This timing works well for medium-sized potatoes; adjust based on the size of your potatoes.
- Once the cooking time is up, the Instant Pot will beep. Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 4 minutes to let the potatoes finish cooking gently.
- After 4 minutes, carefully switch the valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure. Be cautious and open the lid away from your face to avoid steam burns.
- Using tongs, gently remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot and place them on a serving platter. They should be tender and ready for your favorite toppings.
- Now, serve the Instant Pot Baked Potatoes while they’re still warm, and let everyone customize theirs with toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Tip 1: Any time that you’re cooking with potatoes you’ll want to scrub them well. Wash them under warm water and use a vegetable brush to get in all the nooks and crannies!
- Tip 2: You can cook up to 8 medium sized potatoes at a time, but the method remains the same even if you’re cooking less potatoes.
- Tip 3: Cooking times will vary in each instance because of the size of the potatoes, how many you’re cooking etc.
- Tip 4: Make sure the potatoes are on the trivet and not touching the water or they will get mushy.
- Tip 5: ALWAYS prick the skin of a baked potato prior to baking to prevent them from exploding!