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Instant pot Boiled Potatoes

With this incredibly easy Instant pot Boiled Potatoes recipe, you can have fork tender potatoes in a fraction of the time of boiling them on the stove. They are consistently tender and delicious.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes see notes for details

Instructions

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  1. Pick potatoes that are fairly uniform sizes. Wash potatoes. Place trivet in liner of pot.
  2. Add potatoes. Large and medium sized potatoes can be pierced with a fork to release steam during the cooking process.
  3. Add one cup of water to liner.
  4. Close lid and turn vent to sealing.
  5. Set cooker on manual mode, high pressure. Cook potatoes 5-12 minutes, depending on size. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Then vent remaining pressure and carefully remove lid away from your face. If you are in hurry, add one minute to the cooking time and use a quick release.

Notes

  • potatoes - you can use any potato you like. Reds, white, Russett, baby (any color) and butter potatoes will all work. Just be aware that different sized potatoes will take different times to cook. Try to find potatoes that are similar sized.
  • If you are in a hurry, cook the potatoes an extra minute and use a quick release. 
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator for 3-4 days. 
  • Fried in butter or oil to make hash browns or home fries.
  • Serve with meal as a side dish with butter, sour cream, chives, or your favorite toppings.
  • Use them for loaded potatoes.
  • potato salad
  • For mashed potatoes, add 2 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Extra large potatoes- 12 minutes
  • Large- 10 minutes
  • Medium- 7 minutes
  • Baby potatoes- 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 897mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 897mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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