Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
User Reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
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The most delicious Instant Pot Baked Potatoes that are fluffy and cooked to perfection. Be sure to check out our step by step photos are tips above!
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces thick cut bacon chopped
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 medium-sized Idaho or russet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt divided
- 2 tsp. ground black pepper
Toppings
- butter
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- green onions
- chopped cooked bacon
Instructions
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to saute; add bacon and olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; and set aside. Press Cancel to reset Instant Pot.
- Pour bacon fat mixture into a bowl; and set aside.
- Add 1 cup water and 2 teaspoons salt to Instant Pot. Place trivet in Instant Pot.
- Pierce potatoes with a fork; place on top of trivet in Instant Pot. Place top on Instant Pot; twist to seal and lock. Turn Steam Release Valve to “sealing.” Set Instant Pot to cook at High Pressure for 15 minutes.
- After cooking is complete, let pressure release naturally (approximately 10 minutes). After that, manually release the pressure by turning the Steam Release Valve to “venting.”
- Carefully remove potatoes from Instant Pot; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Set oven to broil. Brush potatoes with reserved bacon fat mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Broil, turning as needed, until skin is crispy, about 5 minutes. Split potatoes open; top each with a pat of butter. Serve with cheese, sour cream, green onions, and reserved bacon.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, make sure you select evenly sized potatoes.
- This recipe was tested with medium-sized potatoes (about 10 ounces each); if your potatoes are larger, increase the cook time by 2 minutes.
- Be sure to pierce the potatoes with a fork several times before placing in the Instant Pot. This will prevent the potatoes from exploding during cooking.
- You can simplify this recipe even more by skipping the bacon step, and start by placing the water, trivet, and potatoes in the Instant Pot.
- To make this recipe a meal, top the potatoes with shredded pork or chicken (click for recipes).
- For a gourmet version of a Baked Potato Bar, trade the sour cream for crème fraiche, the bacon for skillet-crisped prosciutto, the green onion for chives and fresh dill, and use good- quality salted European butter, such as Plugra or Kerrygold.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1815mg
(76%)
Potassium
1019mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
33IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1815mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1019mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.0
9 reviews
Good
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