Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Instant Pot baked potatoes. In just 12-15 minutes, you’ll enjoy fluffy interiors and crispy skins, perfect for any topping you desire. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, these versatile potatoes are sure to become a household favorite. Elevate your meal with gooey cheese, crispy bacon, or fresh chives for a delicious experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp salt
- Your favorite toppings (cheese, sour cream, chives, etc.)
Instructions
- Scrub the Russet potatoes under running water until clean. Pat dry.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to prevent them from bursting during cooking.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and insert the steamer rack.
- Place the prepared potatoes on the rack and seal the lid securely.
- Cook on high pressure for 12-15 minutes based on potato size; allow natural pressure release for fluffiness.
- Carefully remove the potatoes; rub olive oil and sprinkle salt on skins. For extra crispiness, broil for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (173g)
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg