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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes

    Instant Pot Red Baked Potatoes

    Modified: Aug 24, 2022 · Published: Jan 13, 2021 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Have you used your Instant Pot to make potatoes? If not, let me convince you to try it with this simple Instant Pot Red Baked Potatoes recipe. Potatoes in the Instant Pot are one of the best side dishes. They turn out fluffy and delicious in a fraction of the time they would take in the oven.

    These Instant Pot Red Baked Potatoes from Mess for Less are fluffy, creamy and delicious. They cook up in just 30 minutes in the Instant Pot.

    Jump to:
    • Why these Instant Pot Red Baked Potatoes are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Instant Pot red potatoes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why these Instant Pot Red Baked Potatoes are awesome

    You can make tender baked potatoes in the Instant Pot and serve them up as the perfect side dish. I love how these potatoes are so versatile. I topped mine with butter, but you can easily top them with cheese, sour cream, bacon, or chives. Yum!

    These Instant Pot Potatoes cook in just 30 minutes and this recipe makes 12 red potatoes.

    baked potatoes with butter

    Ingredients

    • Red potatoes; washed
    • 1 cup water
    • Instant Pot

    How to make Instant Pot red potatoes

    Cooking potatoes in the Instant Pot is really quite simple. Pour one cup of water into the instant pot insert.

    instant pot with waterAdd the steamer basket to the Instant Pot.

    steamer basket in the instant pot

    Wash red potatoes and add them to the steamer basket. Place the lid onto the Instant Pot.

    red potatoes in the instant pot

    Turn valve on lid to sealed position. Press the pressure cook or manual button and set the timer to 30 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and then the potatoes need to be cooked for another 30 minutes. When the pot stops counting and beeps, release the pressure from the valve on the lid.

    Instant pot

    When the potatoes are ready, remove them using tongs and serve with any toppings you desire.

    If you are not serving these right away, you can add more water and keep them on the keep warm setting. Just be aware that it does make the skin more moist.

    boiled potatoes in the instant pot

    Enjoy these Instant Pot Potatoes as a delicious side to any beef, chicken, pork or fish dish. They are easy to make and oh-so-good!

    baked potatoes with butter and parsley on a plate

    📖 Recipe

    Instant Pot Red Baked Potatoes

    Vicky
    Cook: 30 Minutes (10 minutes coming to pressure so total time 40 Minutes)Makes: 12 potatoes
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    time to come to pressure 10 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 298 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 red potatoes; washed
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Pour one cup water into the instant pot insert. Place in steamer basket. Add in washed red skin potatoes. Place lid onto the instant pot.
    • Turn valve on lid to sealed position. Press pressure cook or manual button and set timer to 30 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure then cook another 30 minutes. Once the pot stops counting and beeps, release the pressure from the valve on the lid.
    • Remove potatoes with tongs and serve with any toppings you desire.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 79mgPotassium: 1938mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword baked potatoes, instant pot, instant pot red baked potatoes
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long to cook red potatoes in Instant Pot?

    It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure then cook another 30 minutes. 

    How do I store pressure cooker red potatoes?

    Store these in a refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Do I need to peel the potatoes first?

    No you don't! I told you this recipe was easy. Plus, but not eating, you get all the good for you nutrients found in the skin.

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    1. Nicole Durham says

      January 14, 2021 at 1:08 am

      I am all about that Instant Pot life and I can't wait to try this simple potato recipe. It looks incredible.

      Reply
    2. Jessie says

      January 14, 2021 at 1:01 am

      5 stars
      I have the instant pot out and ready to go. This one will be tried this weekend.

      Reply
    3. Shashi says

      January 14, 2021 at 12:44 am

      Oh my - thanks so much for this recipe!I've never thought to bake potatoes in my IP -and I cannot wait to try your tips and recipe out!

      Reply
    4. Jere Cassidy says

      January 14, 2021 at 12:16 am

      5 stars
      Can you believe I just now got an IP and am learning how to use it. This is a good recipe to start with, we eat potatoes a lot

      Reply
    5. Jamie says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love how I can have potatoes ready in such a short amount of time! This looks great as a side for dinner, saving this now!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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