Instant pot baked potatoes - A quick alternative to oven-baked potatoes. Perfectly crispy skin with cooked fluffy potato inside is what you need from the best-baked potatoes. So here is my instant pot baked potatoes.
Baked Potatoes
Baked Potatoes are one of the most popular ways to eat potatoes. In this recipe, the potatoes are baked to fluffy; since the skin is on, it adds a mild crunchiness to complement the fluffy potatoes.
We traditionally bake them in the oven for 60 - 75 minutes to enjoy the perfect baked potatoes.
Baked potatoes are satisfying with crispy outer skin and perfectly cooked fluffy potato plus yummy toppings. This makes a perfect blend of flavors.
These baked potatoes are delicious, with the advantage of being a quick recipe. So you will save time cooking your oven-baked potatoes (which takes more than 60 minutes).
If you cook your baked potatoes in an oven, these instant pot potatoes are a relief. This makes it ridiculously easy and convenient.
You don't need to preheat and bake for a prolonged duration, making the whole kitchen hot, especially in the summer.
I also make baked potatoes in my air fryer, which is my best option. This makes the baked potatoes crisper and with the same fluffiness. It takes around 30 - 35 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes and the type of air fryer.
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
While making these potatoes using our instant pot, it will take around 15 minutes to cook potatoes (plus 5 min extra). Then, it takes 5 - 8 minutes to broil or air fry. So, if I compare it with an air fryer, there might not be a big difference.
However, boil the potatoes for 3 - 5 minutes to make crispy skin.
How to make baked potatoes in an instant pot?
This is an easy recipe that requires only minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Potatoes - Though you can make this with any of the potatoes, russet potatoes are the best. These potatoes have a little thicker skin, giving the baked potatoes ultimate crispiness.
Butter/ Oil - Butter for better taste. However, you can substitute this with either vegan butter or olive oil.
Seasoning - To keep it simple, only salt. I prefer to add garlic and paprika to my seasoning. However, that is optional.
Toppings - Butter, chives/ parsley, sour cream, or any toppings you like to add.
Instructions
Wash and clean the potatoes. Place them on the trivet in the inner pot. Pour 1 cup water into the inner pot. Close the lid and start the instant pot at high-pressure cook mode for 12 minutes. Let it release pressure naturally for some time. Then quick release rest.
Remove the potatoes from the instant pot. Season with melted butter and sprinkle salt on the potatoes.
Using Air Fryer
Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes. Now place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Set the timer for 8 - 10 minutes. Flip in midway at 5 minutes.
Broil in Oven
Place the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray and put them in a broil oven for 3 - 5 minutes.
Serving Baked Potatoes
Check the doneness of potatoes using a knife. If it passes through nicely, then it's done. Cut open vertically and fluff the potatoes with the help of a fork. Now add butter and toppings of choice. Sprinkle some salt and seasonings on top. Also, add some fresh herbs like chives, parsley, etc.
Here is an idea of side dishes to serve with baked potatoes if you want pairing options.
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Instant pot baked potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the trivet inside the inner pot.
- Place potatoes inside and pour 1 cup of water.
- Now close the lid and seal the vent.
- Start pressure cooker mode for 12 minutes. (or 15 minutes for large potatoes)
- Once the timer beeps, allow it for natural pressure release for 3 minutes.
- In the meanwhile preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 5 minutes. (if using an air fryer)
- Then carefully open the lid of the instant pot.
- Remove the potatoes with help of a tong.
- Now brush the potatoes with melted butter or olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning or rub it all over the potatoes with help of a brush (since potatoes are hot).
Broil in an oven
- Once remove the potatoes from instant pot place them on a sheet pan or baking tray.
- Season with salt and oil.
- Now broil the potatoes for 4 - 5 minutes to make the skin crispier.
Crisp it using air fryer
- Now carefully place the potatoes into the air fryer basket.
- Start air fryer at 400 F for 8 minutes.
- Once done remove from the basket and keep on a clean plate.
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Kris
Is it necessary to put the potatoes under the broiler? I like the skin to be soft.
Ipsa Faujdar
If you like soft skin, either you can reduce the time under the broiler for 1 - 2 minutes, or if you like as it is, you may skip the broiler. However, I haven't tasted with soft skin.