Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
This Instant Pot Baked Potatoes recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare perfectly tender and fluffy potatoes using pressure cooking. Optionally finished under the broiler for crispy skin, this method significantly reduces baking time compared to traditional oven methods, making it ideal for a fast and comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus 8-10 minutes natural pressure release)
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 medium baked potatoes 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup of water
- Optional: cooking spray
- Optional: sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Using a fork, poke each potato about 6 times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Set Up Instant Pot: Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and pour in 1 cup of water. Arrange the potatoes on top of the trivet; stacking is acceptable if needed. Secure the lid and seal the pressure valve.
- Pressure Cook: Cook on manual HIGH pressure for 15 minutes for medium potatoes. Adjust cooking time to 13 minutes for smaller potatoes and 17 minutes for extra-large ones. After cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release for 8-10 minutes until the metal pin drops.
- Optional Broil for Crispy Skin: Transfer cooked potatoes to a baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with sea salt. Broil for 3-4 minutes until the skin crisps up, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your perfectly cooked baked potatoes are now ready to be served with your favorite toppings or as a hearty side dish.
Notes
- Poking holes in the potatoes prevents them from bursting during pressure cooking.
- Adjust cooking times based on potato size for best results.
- The broiling step is optional but adds a delightful crispy texture to the skins.
- Use baking potatoes such as Russets for fluffier interiors.
- Be cautious while broiling to prevent burning the skins.
Keywords: Instant Pot, Baked Potatoes, Quick Baked Potatoes, Pressure Cooker Potatoes, Easy Side Dish
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