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Instant Pot Potatoes cooked on a plate.

Instant Pot Potatoes (fast & easy)

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!
Keyword instant pot, Instant Pot Potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, Steamed Potatoes