Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Use this simple Instant Pot Baked Potatoes recipe to free up space in your oven using russet potatoes, olive oil, and salt!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes washed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place a metal rack in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
- Use a sharp fork or knife and carefully poke 4-6 holes into each potato. Drizzle each potato with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the potatoes onto the metal rack and cover the Instant Pot. Cook the potatoes on high pressure for 18 minutes.
- Naturally, release the pressure for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure. The potatoes are ready if they are fork-tender. If the potatoes are not done, cook them on high pressure for another 3-5. Timing is dependent on how big your potatoes are.
- Serve immediately with desired baked potato toppings.
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Notes
- The size of the potatoes will determine how long they need to cook.
- Start at the lower end of the below cook times and add additional time if the potatoes are not ready.
- Small potatoes: 12-14 minutes
- Medium potatoes: 15-18 minutes
- Large/XL potatoes: 18-23 minutes
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g