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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot baked potatoes are moist, fluffy, and pretty much foolproof! Get dinner on the table in a fraction of the time with this quick and easy recipe.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 potatoes
Calories 168kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Metal rack or trivet
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • cooking oil optional

Instructions

  • Clean and dry the potatoes, then poke each potato all over with a fork.
  • Rub a bit of cooking oil on the skins, if desired, then place them on a rack or trivet in your Instant Pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the pot and seal the lid.
  • Use Manual or Pressure Cook to cook the potatoes on high pressure for 12-20 minutes (see Notes).

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Notes

  • Small potatoes (<1.5" diameter): 12 minutes
  • Medium potatoes (1.5-2.5" diameter): 16 minutes
  • Large potatoes (>2.5" diameter): 20 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg