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Fluffy & Tender Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

By Susie Weinrich · Date Jan 10, 2023· Leave a Comment · May contain affiliate links.

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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes is a foolproof way for making fluffy and fork tender baked potatoes in your electric pressure cooker. Baked Potatoes make such a perfect side dish, but when they bake in the oven it can take a really long time! Making them in your Instant Pot is the perfect short cut.

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes on a plate loaded with sour cream cheese bacon and chives

Simply set the Instant Pot to cook for 15 minutes with a 15 minute natural release for fork tender potatoes. You can also rub them with olive oil and place in the oven if you like crispy skin on your potatoes.

Use all your perfectly cooked potatoes to make a Baked Potato Bar.

Bonus- If you have leftover baked potatoes you can always make Potato Soup!

If potatoes are your favorite side dish you HAVE TO CHECK OUT these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes too!! They are a top recipe on Mom’s Dinner.

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1 Which Type of Potato to Use
2 How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Instant Pot
3 Making The Skins Crispy
4 What to Serve with Baked Potatoes
5 More Potato Recipe to Check Out
6 Did you make this recipe?
7 Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Which Type of Potato to Use

For this recipe you will want to use Russet Potatoes – they are traditionally used for baked potatoes.

a pile of russet potatoes

They can also be known as baking potatoes, Idaho potatoes or old potatoes.

Russet potatoes can vary dramatically in size- from 7oz (small) all the way up to a pound (large).

I recommend using the medium sized potatoes , about 9-12 oz., to give you a decent size potato and allow 4-6 to fit into the Instant Pot.

How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Instant Pot

This baked potato recipe is so easy!! Let’s get started:

Clean and/or scrub your potatoes thoroughly. Generally russet potatoes have a layer of dirt on the outside and if you want to eat the skin you will want to remove the dirt.

Poke your potatoes with a knife or fork 8-10 times so that they can release steam as they cook.

Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place the metal trivet in the bottom of your pot.

instant pot baked potato cut open

Now place 4-6 potatoes into the pot. Layering the potatoes is ok. However do not go past the “fill” line that is marked on the inside of your pot.

Pop the lid on, close the pressure valve, and set the pot to cook per the times below, based on potato size:

Baked Potato Sizes & Cooking Variations

Small Baked Potato 7-8 oz. 10 min. cook time with an 10 minute natural release

Medium Baked Potato 9-12 oz. 15 min. cook time with a 15 minute natural release

Large Baked Potato 13-16 oz. 20 min. cook time with a 15 minute natural release

Do a 15 minute natural release and then do a quick release to release any remaining pressure.

Making The Skins Crispy

If you like your potato skin to be a little crispy, you can crisp it up in the oven.

Heat your oven to 450 degrees.

Place the tender baked potatoes on a baking sheet. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.

Place in the oven for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add time for your desired level of crispiness.

Watch your potatoes carefully so they do not burn.

What to Serve with Baked Potatoes

You can load these baked potatoes up with sour cream, butter, salt, pepper, cheese, bacon – whatever you like! They would also be great filled with a no bean chili or an Instant Pot Chili.

loaded baked potato

They are an amazing side dish. Here are some main entree ideas to serve with your Instant Pot Baked Potatoes:

  • Instant Pot Ribs
  • Ham Balls
  • Meatloaf Muffins
  • Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken or Roasted Chicken
  • Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs
three baked potatoes on a plate stuffed with cheese and bacon

More Potato Recipe to Check Out

  • mashed potatoes in a bowl
    Creamy & Flavorful Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • loaded twice baked potato casserole topped with bacon and green onions
    Twice Baked Potato Casserole
  • A large serving bowl of Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes topped with melting butter
    The BEST Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  • serving creamy scalloped potatoes and ham
    Deluxe Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

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Instant Pot Baked Potato filled with sour cream cheese and bacon

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Fluffy and fork tender baked potatoes that are easily cooked in your Instant Pot. Load them up with all your favorite toppings for a perfect side dish!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
natural release time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 5 Russet Potatoes - medium sized 9-12 oz each
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Scrub or wash your potatoes clean. Then, using a fork or knife poke 8-10 holes in the potato.
  • Pour 1 cup water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the metal trivet over the water. Layer your potatoes into the pot. Be careful not to go above the fill line marked in the lining of your inner pot.
  • Pop the lid on and close the pressure vent. Set the pot to cook on pressure mode, high, for 15 minutes. **see notes about larger or smaller potatoes
  • Do a 15 minute natural release, then release any additional pressure with a quick release.
  • Load the potatoes up with all your favorite toppings and enjoy!

For Crispy Skin

  • Heat your oven to 450 degrees.
  • Remove the cooked potatoes from the Instant Pot. Place them on a baking sheet. Rub them completely with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  • Place in the oven for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add time for your desired level of crispiness.
    Watch carefully so they do not burn.

Recipe Tips and Notes:

BAKED POTATO SIZES AND COOKING TIME VARIATIONS:
Small Baked Potato 7-8 oz. 10 min. cook time with an 10 minute natural release
Medium Baked Potato 9-12 oz. 15 min. cook time with a 15 minute natural release
Large Baked Potato 13-16 oz. 20 min. cook time with a 15 minute natural release
 
Leftover Baked Potato Recipe: If you have leftover baked potatoes you can make this amazing Instant Pot Creamy Potato Soup – however you will not have to pressure cook since the potatoes are already cooked. Make it all on sauté mode!
INSTANT POT MASHED POTATO RECIPE
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Serving: 1potato | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

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Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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