Description
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, offering soft, fluffy insides and crispy skin in just 30 minutes. Perfectly cooked Russet potatoes are easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with your favorite toppings like butter, cheese, or sour cream. This recipe will elevate your weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends, ensuring you enjoy every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Your choice of toppings (sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, bacon bits)
Instructions
- Wash the Russet potatoes under cold water and pat dry. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
- Place the prepared potatoes on the trivet in the pot, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 12-15 minutes (adjust time for desired softness).
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of pressure.
- Carefully open the lid and fluff the insides of each potato with a fork. Add butter and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (200g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg