Description
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, delivering fluffy, buttery goodness in just 20 minutes. Say goodbye to long baking times and hello to perfectly cooked potatoes that can be dressed up with your favorite toppings or enjoyed simply with a pat of butter. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any meal, making it a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt (for seasoning)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional)
- Toppings: cheese, sour cream, chives (to taste)
Instructions
- Scrub the Russet potatoes under running water and dry them. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place a steamer rack inside.
- Sprinkle salt over the potatoes and place them on the steamer rack.
- Close the lid and set to manual mode at high pressure for 12-15 minutes based on potato size.
- Once done, let the pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before performing a quick release.
- Carefully remove the potatoes, slice them open, add butter and desired toppings, then serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (173g)
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg