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PERFECT Instant Pot Baked Potatoes (Every Time!)

January 10, 2018 By Heidi 4 Comments

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Instant Pot Recipes to the rescue!  This easy Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe delivers irresistible baked potatoes in a snap! Who knew a potato dinner side could be this easy?!?

Be sure to also try making these amazing Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes!

Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes

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Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy way to cook whole potatoes in your pressure cooker, you’ll love this easy Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes Recipe!

Elizabeth writes: "Seriously took minutes to make the potatoes for my soup. So easy!"

Now you know I love these Crock Pot Baked Potatoes, but if you need your potatoes done faster you’ll love this easy trick for how to cook potatoes in your pressure cooker!

It’s a much quicker alternative to baking your potatoes in the oven and they turn out so delicious!

So just how long does it take to cook potatoes in a pressure cooker?

With warm up time and pressure release, these easy pressure cooker whole potatoes will be done in just about 35 minutes!

Just set it and let your instant pot do the work for you tonight!

Let’s put our Pressure Cookers to work making another Crazy Easy Instant Pot, shall we?

Here’s what you’ll do…

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Pressure Cooker Whole Potatoes

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Ingredients

You’ll just need 2 simple ingredients to make perfectly tender baked potatoes in your pressure cooker!

  • Russet Potatoes
  • Water
  • Optional Delicious Toppings (listed below)

Seriously… that’s it!

You’ll need a pressure cooker to get the job done, too.  I’ve found that a 6-quart pressure cooker is the perfect size for your russet potatoes!

How to Make Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

You won’t believe how easy it is to make the BEST baked potatoes in your Instant Pot!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Cook your russet potatoes in the Instant Pot as directed.

2. Once the potatoes are done, naturally release the pressure before removing the lid.

3. Then top with your favorite toppings… or any of the other delicious toppings I’ve listed below.

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

https://thefrugalgirls.com/easy-instant-pot-recipes

What Are Good Toppings for an Instant Pot Baked Potato?

There are so many delicious toppings you can add to your baked potatoes!  Try one, or try a combination of a few for a little party in your mouth!

Here are a few of my favorite baked potato toppings…

  • Butter
  • Garlic Butter
  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped Bacon – use this trick for Perfect Crispy Bacon
  • French Fried Onions
  • Chopped Green Onions or Chives
  • Jalapeño
  • Cilantro
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Skillet Queso
  • Fresh Pico de Gallo
  • Black Olives
  • Homemade Instant Pot Chili

Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe Recipe Ever

What To Serve With Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Try adding some of these tasty dinner sides to your scrumptious baked potatoes to create the ultimate budget feast…

  • Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
  • Broccoli Salad with Bacon
  • Baked Cheesy Broccoli Recipe
  • Easy Baked Cheesy Cauliflower
  • Easy Roasted Cauliflower
  • Fresh Green Salad with homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing
  • Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Instant Pot Baked Potato Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe…

Elizabeth writes: “Seriously took minutes to make the potatoes for my soup. So easy!”

Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes

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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot to the rescue! This easy Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes Recipe delivers yummy baked potatoes in a snap!
Prep Time1 minute min
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time16 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Russet Potatoes (about 5 oz. each)
  • 1.5 cups Water

Instructions

  • Add Water to your pressure cooker, then place steam rack inside.
  • Scrub potatoes, pierce each potato with a fork several times (allowing steam to escape when cooking), then evenly lay your scrubbed Potatoes on rack and lock lid in place.
  • Instant Pot Cooking Instructions: Cook on Manual, High Pressure, 15 minutes
  • Crock Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions: Select Beans/Chili, High Pressure, 15 minutes, Start
  • Once potatoes are done, naturally release pressure before removing lid.
  • Optional: Top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chives. YUM!

Notes

* In addition to cook time, it will take approx. 10-15 minutes to initially reach pressure before cook time begins, and an additional 10 minutes to naturally release pressure after cooking has completed.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

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Share with us in the comments below!

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    • Becky Meredith says

      January 25, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Thank You for adding the information for the Crockpot Multicooker too… I have a hard time deciding what setting to use to cook my meals…

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 25, 2021 at 10:32 am

        You’re very welcome, Becky… I’m so glad that tip helped! 🙂

        Reply
    • Jessica says

      January 6, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      Do you need to poke holes in the potatoes, so they don’t burst open??

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      • Heidi says

        January 25, 2019 at 4:45 pm

        Hi Jessica ~ yes… you’ll want to pierce each potato with a fork several times prior to cooking, to allow the steam to escape during the pressure cooking process.

        Reply

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