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Learn How to make Perfectly Fluffy Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Have you ever tried baking potatoes in Instant Pot? This Instant Pot Baked Potato recipe is one of the quick and easy recipes for making perfectly cooked, fork-tender, fluffy potatoes every time in a pressure cooker.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine All
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 168kcal
Author Jyoti Behrani

Ingredients

  • 4 medium size (7-9 oz) russet potatoes
  • 1 cup water

Optional Ingredients:

  • oil
  • salt
  • coarsely crushed black peppercones / black pepper powder
  • sour cream or thick yogurt
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

INSTANT POT BAKED POTATOES:

  • Wash the potatoes.
    Note: No need to prick the potatoes.
  • Add water, place a trivet, add potatoes. Close the lid, vent sealed.
    Note: For xx-large (16 oz or larger) potatoes, add 2 cups of water.
  • Turn ON Manual / Pressure cook (high) for 15 minutes.
    Note: Adjust the cooking time depending upon the size of the potato. Please refer to recipe notes (below) for cooking times.
  • Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes. Open the lid, remove the potatoes.
  • Potatoes are now ready to be used into your favorite dish. Enjoy!

OPTIONAL

  • Turn on oven, preheat to broil.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle some oil, salt.
  • Broil the potatoes for 4-5 minutes or until lightly brown in color.
  • Remove from the oven. Sprinkle some black pepper, dollop of sour cream or yogurt. Garnish with some fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Please adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the potato.
    • Small Potatoes (5-6 oz. each) – 12-15 min
    • Medium Potatoes (7-9 oz.) – 15-20 min
    • Large  Potatoes(10-12 oz.) – 20-25 min
    • Extra Large Potatoes (13-15 oz.) – 25-30 min
    • x-Extra Large Potatoes (16 oz. or larger) – 45 min
  2. I add 2 cups of water to the inner pot for xx-large potatoes.
  3. No need to prick the potatoes.
  4. If cooking in large quantities, add an extra cup of water. 
  5. Refer blog post for Tips For Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg