Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are a classic comfort food, and with the Instant Pot, you can achieve perfectly fluffy and tender spuds in a fraction of the time! This recipe offers an easy method to prepare delicious baked potatoes that are ready for your favorite toppings, whether it’s creamy butter, tangy sour cream, or gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, Instant Pot Baked Potatoes will delight everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the russet potatoes under cool water to remove any dirt.
- Poke several holes around each potato with a fork to prevent explosions during cooking.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the potatoes on the steamer rack.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 35-40 minutes.
- After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release.
- Carefully remove the potatoes and add your desired toppings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium russet potato (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg