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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes is the easiest and fastest way to cook a 'baked potato.' This method is perfect for making a loaded baked potato, or for use in Potato Salad

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes Idaho potatoes
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

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  1. Prepare Instant Pot - place a trivet in the bottom of a 6 quart instant pot. Add 1 cup cold water.
  2. Scrub Potatoes - thoroughly wash the potatoes.
  3. Pierce Potatoes - poke the potatoes all over with a fork and arrange on the rack.
  4. Pressure Cook - Cover with lid and set the valve to the 'sealing' position. Set to manual high pressure for 16 minutes, or according to the time chart*.
  5. Natural Pressure Release - once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally (usually about 15 minutes) or until the pressure indicator drops indicating there is no pressure behind it. Switch the valve to the venting position to release any remaining steam before carefully removing the lid.
  6. Check for doneness - Poke potatoes to test for doneness, then remove them to a plate using tongs.
  7. Serve potatoes - cut potatoes in half and serve with your favorite toppings (sour cream, bacon, cheese, chives), or let them cool and use them for Potato Salad.

Notes

  • *Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Time Chart:
  • Smaller Russet Potatoes (5 oz each)- 12 minutes
  • Medium Russet Potatoes (6-7 oz each)- 14 minutes
  • Large Russet Potatoes (8 oz each) - 16 minutes
  • Extra Large Russet Potatoes (10-14 oz each) - 18-20 minutes

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbs 38g Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 888mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbs 38g
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 888mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.