Description
Instant Pot baked potatoes are a delightful way to enjoy comfort food in record time. These fluffy, buttery potatoes with crispy skins can be topped with your favorites like cheese, sour cream, or chives, making them perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 15 minutes, you can serve up this classic dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly. Pat dry and poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
- Place the potatoes in the steam basket inside the pot.
- Drizzle olive oil over each potato and sprinkle with salt.
- Securely close the lid and set to manual high pressure for 12-15 minutes (12 minutes for small potatoes, 15 for large).
- Once cooking is complete, do a quick release of pressure. Carefully open the lid and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (227g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra crispy skin, broil potatoes for a few minutes after cooking. - Swap russet potatoes for sweet or Yukon gold for different flavors. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.