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Instant Pot Potatoes cooked on a plate.

Instant Pot Potatoes (fast & easy)

Sam
Perfectly soft and fluffy potatoes from the Instant Pot with very little effort & time! Great for side dishes or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 potatoes*

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Trivet or Steamer Basket

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 Potatoes of equal size*
  • 1½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Thoroughly scrub potatoes clean and make sure they are all similar in size.
  • Add water, trivet and potatoes to the Instant Pot. (Do not fill above the Max Fill line)
  • Close the vent and pressure cook at the following times:
    Small (1 ¾- 2 ¼ inch diameter) : 8-10 minutes
    Medium (2 ¼- 3 ¼ inch diameter) : 10-12 minutes
    Large (3 ¼- 4 ¼ inch diameter) : 13-15 minutes
  • Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 5-10 minutes then carefully release any remaining pressure. Enjoy!

Notes

*This method should work well for any potato variety, such as russet, gold, red and white. (These times have not been tested on sweet potatoes.)
How to Use: Enjoy Instant Pot Potatoes as a side right out of the instant pot with your favorite toppings or store for later! Cooled potatoes can be sealed in a container and refrigerated for up to 4 days. I love to use the left over cooled potatoes for air fried tater tots or fries!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot, Instant Pot Potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, Steamed Potatoes
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