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Instant Pot Baked Potato

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Finally tried potatoes in Instant Pot - game changer! Ready in 30 minutes tops. They get perfectly fluffy inside while skin stays nice and crispy. Added butter while hot so it melts right in. Great for busy nights when you want baked potato fix. No more waiting hours for oven method. Perfect every time.
Mina cooking in her kitchen
Updated on Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:21:07 GMT
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Making perfect Instant Pot baked potatoes changed my weeknight dinner game forever. Gone are the days of waiting an hour for oven-baked spuds. Now I can have perfectly fluffy tender potatoes ready in just minutes. The best part? They turn out consistently perfect every single time with that dreamy tender inside we all love.

The Magic of Pressure Cooking

These Instant Pot baked potatoes have become my go-to method because they're practically foolproof. No more guessing if they're done or dealing with unevenly cooked potatoes. The pressure cooker works its magic to create that perfect fluffy texture while I focus on preparing the rest of dinner. It's such a game-changer for busy evenings.

What You'll Need

  • Water: 1 cup for creating the perfect steam environment.
  • Russet Potatoes: 5 medium picked for their size and shape.
  • Unsalted Butter: 5 tablespoons real butter makes everything better.
  • Kosher Salt: Sprinkle to your heart's content.
  • Black Pepper: Fresh ground adds the perfect finish.

Let's Get Cooking

Set Up Your Pot
Pour that cup of water in and get your trivet positioned just right.
Prep Those Potatoes
Give each potato some good pokes with your fork then nestle them on the trivet.
Time to Cook
Set your Instant Pot for 14 minutes on high pressure then let it do its thing.
The Final Touch
Once they're done split them open add a pat of butter and season them just how you like.

Success Secrets

Want the best Instant Pot baked potatoes? Always choose russets they really do make the fluffiest spuds. Don't skip the natural release it's key for that perfect texture. Keep your potatoes similar in size so they cook evenly and remember bigger potatoes might need an extra minute or two.

Make Them Your Own

While these Instant Pot baked potatoes are delicious with just butter salt and pepper try loading them up with your favorite toppings. We love creating a potato bar with cheese sour cream bacon bits and chives. They're perfect alongside a juicy steak or topped with chili for a complete meal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why pierce the potatoes with a fork?
Piercing potatoes allows steam to escape during cooking. This prevents the potatoes from bursting and helps them cook evenly.
→ Why use the trivet in the Instant Pot?
The trivet elevates the potatoes above the water, ensuring they're steamed rather than boiled. This helps achieve the right texture.
→ Why do we need natural release?
Natural release allows the potatoes to finish cooking gently. Quick release might leave the centers undercooked.
→ What size potatoes work best?
Medium russet potatoes are ideal for this method. If using larger potatoes, you might need to increase the cooking time slightly.
→ Can I add different toppings?
While this recipe suggests butter, salt, and pepper, you can add any toppings you like such as sour cream, cheese, or chives.

Instant Pot Baked Potato

The foolproof way to make perfect baked potatoes in your Instant Pot. Fluffy inside, crispy outside, and ready in half the usual time.

Prep Time
45 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
60 Minutes
By: Mina

Category: Quick Meals

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 5 Servings (5 baked potatoes)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 1 cup water.
02 5 medium russet potatoes.
03 5 tablespoons unsalted butter.
04 Kosher salt to taste.
05 Freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Instructions

Step 01

Add water to 6-qt Instant Pot. Place metal trivet inside.

Step 02

Pierce potatoes with fork and place them on the trivet.

Step 03

Set to manual high pressure for 14 minutes. Natural release for 20-30 minutes.

Step 04

Once cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Top with butter, salt and pepper.

Notes

  1. Takes half the time of traditional baking.
  2. Natural release is important for thorough cooking.

Tools You'll Need

  • 6-qt Instant Pot.
  • Metal trivet.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 285
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 5 g