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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Put your instant pot to good use with these easy instant pot baked potatoes! They cook in 1/2 the time and come out fork tender and ready to eat!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 potatoes
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium 4 inch russet potatoes

Instructions

  • Place water, salt, and trivet inside instant pot.
  • Wash potatoes and pierce all over with a fork.
  • Add potatoes to instant pot.
  • Close the lid and set pressure release valve to sealing.
  • Press manual or pressure cook button and set to 20 minutes.
  • Quick release pressure.
  • Remove lid and serve.

Notes

  1. Recipe may be doubled with the same cook time. Potatoes can be stacked on top of each other.
  2. Increase cook time to 30 minutes for large potaotes (6-inches).

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 284mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g