Published 4/14/2023 • Updated 6/22/2023 We love this easy Instant Pot baked potato recipe as a simple side or as the base of potato soup or mashed potatoes!
Best Way to Cook Baked Potatoes = In the Instant Pot!
Baked potatoes are a wonderful side that compliments pretty much any protein such as grilled steak or Instant Pot whole chicken. We love this Instant Pot baked potato recipe because your potatoes come out perfectly cooked and it’s so easy to make! In this post, we’ll walk you through how to make baked potatoes in your Instant Pot, plus you’ll learn what kind of potatoes you can use and the perfect cook time to compliment any potato size!
What kind of potato do you use for Instant Pot baked potatoes?
We recommend using russet potatoes when making baked potatoes in the Instant Pot. However, you can cook any kind of potato you want. Here are some other options:
Idaho potatoes Red potatoes Yukon gold potatoes
What You Need
This Instant Pot Baked Potato recipe only requires a few different ingredients. Frees up your oven space. Cook multiple at once. Potatoes: we recommend using russet potatoes, but Idaho would be the next best! Olive oil: olive oil is used to help the salt and pepper stick to the potatoes and moisten the skin. Salt and pepper: we’re keeping flavors simple with salt and pepper.
How to Make Baked Potatoes in Instant Pot (in 3 steps)
Do you have to poke holes in baked potatoes?
We recommend poking a few holes in each potato to prevent them from exploding in the pressure cooker. Instant Pot Duo
Small potatoes: 12-14 minutes Medium potatoes: 15-18 minutes Large/XL potatoes: 18-23 minutes
Why do you need water for Instant Pot baked potatoes?
Water helps cook the potatoes more evenly and faster. Think of it as a quick steam!
Can I stack potatoes in the Instant Pot?
You can absolutely stack potatoes inside of the Instant Pot. It will not affect how they cook.
Topping Ideas
Top your baked potato with any of your favorites. Here’s ours:
Sour cream Salt and pepper Sour cream/Greek yogurt Chives
Storage
Store leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
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