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Home » Recipes » Vegetables and Side Dishes

Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes

Published: May 26, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 35 Comments

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Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes are perfectly cooked, fluffy potatoes every time! Baked potatoes don't have to take hours in the oven, you can make tender Instant Pot Baked Potatoes in half the time that are light, tender and delicious!

If you have an air fryer, be sure to try the recipe for Air Fryer Baked Potatoes. We love the crispy skin!

Baked potato with sour cream. With print overlay.
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  • Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
  • Equipment
  • FAQ's
  • Tips for cooking potatoes in the Instant Pot
  • More great potato recipes
  • More great Instant Pot Recipes
  • Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes
  • Recipe backstory

Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes are light and fluffy!

✔️ What used to take you hours in the oven is now ready in just minutes.

✔️ Baking potatoes in the instant pot makes them light and fluffy.

✔️ No more burn-the-roof-of-your-mouth microwave potatoes that are rock hard in the middle either. Pressure cooker baked potatoes are totally the way to go!

Potato in bowl topped with sour cream.

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • medium-size russet potatoes 
  • water

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

This is an overview, for detailed instructions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. scrub and clean the potatoes well.
  2. place the steam basket in the pressure cooker
  3. prick the potatoes with a fork several times
  4. add the potatoes, stacking evenly
  5. add the water
  6. close the lid, seal – set timer for 10 minutes
  7. natural pressure release at the end
  8. season with butter, sour cream, salt and pepper

Equipment

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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker - love mine, and I think you'll love yours too!

FAQ's

What can I use as a trivet or steam tray in a pressure cooker?

You can certainly use the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot when you purchase it, however the potatoes cannot be sitting in water.

I use a stainless steel vegetable steamer. It lifts the potatoes off the bottom well and works perfectly.

How long do you pressure cook baked potatoes?

• Small potatoes - 3 minutes (baby potatoes)
• Medium-sized potatoes - 6 minutes (4-5 inches long)
• Large potatoes - 12 minutes (sold individually these will be very large)

NPR or quick release at the end?

Allow the Instant Pot to natural pressure release (NRP) at the end of cooking.

How fast does a pressure cooker cook?

A pressure cooker speeds up cooking time by about thirty percent.

Tips for cooking potatoes in the Instant Pot

  • Scrub the potatoes well before adding them to the pressure cooker.
  • Prick the outside of the potatoes several times with a fork or knife to keep them from bursting.
  • Do not allow the potatoes to sit in the water. Set a trivet or stainless steel steamer basket in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot before adding the potatoes.

See how easy this is? It’s just the best way to make perfectly baked potatoes every time!

Got leftover baked potatoes? I vote for repurposing those leftovers and making Loaded Baked Potato Soup!

Pressure cooker baked potatoes topped with butter and sour cream.

What's your favorite side dish with a great steak?

More great potato recipes

  • Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes - so cheesy and delicious.
  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - fluffy tender meat every time!
  • This recipe for Breakfast Potatoes makes for yummy crispy potatoes!
  • Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes - bacon + potatoes = delicious!
  • Potato Soup - seriously?!! What's not to love!
  • Or Smashed Potatoes - YUM and
  • Simple roasted potatoes.

More great Instant Pot Recipes

  • Instant Pot Potato Soup with Ham
  • Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe
  • Fall off the bone Barbecued Pork Ribs

What's YOUR favorite meal or side dish to make in the Instant Pot?

Baked potato in bowl, topped with butter and sour cream.
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Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes

Fluffy baked potatoes, perfectly cooked every time! Baked potatoes are made quick and easy your pressure cooker!
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Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Come to temp/NPR about15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Vegetables and Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes medium-size
  • 1 cup water

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Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes under cool water. Scrub and clean the potatoes well.
  • Prick each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  • Add a stainless steel steam rack or basket, to the bottom of the pressure cooker. 
  • Next add the potatoes, stacking evenly.
  • Now add the water. Close and seal the lid, and set the valve to seal. Set the timer for 10 minutes.
  • Natural pressure release (NPR) at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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Recipe backstory

When I was in the third grade we moved out to the country. My folks bought a little house with a couple of acres, a barn and one of the first things Dad did was put in a garden. He tilled up the soil and put us kids to work.

Dad, Mom, Don and I planted corn, radishes, squash, onions and little hills of potatoes. Planted on what was formerly a chicken coop, the garden flourished!

Our “little” garden produced about 500 pounds of potatoes!

Apparently tilling up the soil where the chickens used to peck and scratch turned out to be some of the most fertile ground in Oregon.

We ate potatoes until the cows came home. Literally! Fried Potatoes, Breakfast Potatoes, smashed potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes – any way you can think of, we ate potatoes. All. Winter. Long.

Luckily… I still love potatoes!

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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Comments

  1. Kristen

    December 15, 2018 at 8:36 am

    I'd try a recipe I saw for salsa chicken.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 15, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      That sounds delicious Kristen!

      Reply
  2. barbg

    December 14, 2018 at 6:13 am

    I would like to make a pot of pinto beans and I wouldn't have to wait 5 hours.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 15, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      I would say a pot of beans is my favorite part of the IP - good luck Barb!!!

      Reply
  3. heather

    December 13, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    I would make chili if I won this one.

    Reply
  4. Mary Cloud

    December 12, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    I'd try it out on a Pot Roast with potatoes

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 12, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Wonderful, the IP is perfect for post roast!

      Reply
  5. Danielle

    December 11, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    I would make a whole chicken with herbs for our first meal.
    Then I would try out all of our family favorite soups!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 12, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Great choices Danielle - enjoy and good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  6. katherine ellis

    December 11, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    I would make a roast with potatoes and veggies.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 12, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Sounds delicious Katherine - good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  7. John Thomas

    December 11, 2018 at 12:28 am

    5 stars
    Beef stew for sure!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 12, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      One of my favorite stews, sounds terrific John! Good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  8. Wendy Forbes

    December 10, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    I would make chicken and dumplings as my first meal.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 10, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      That sounds delicious Wendy!

      Reply
  9. Cindy B

    December 10, 2018 at 3:36 am

    I would try the Cake Maker option first!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 10, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      Fun!! I haven't made a cake with my IP yet!!

      Reply
  10. Melissa Storms

    December 09, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    I would make a pot of ham and pinto beans and would bake a little cornbread to go with it.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 10, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      Sounds delicious, good luck in the giveaway Melissa!

      Reply
  11. PATRICIA KICHINKO

    December 09, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    I know I'd try the baked potatoes first! Then, I'd just go nuts!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 10, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Awesome, you're really going to enjoy having a pressure cooker, Patricia!!

      Reply
  12. Kathy Schultz

    December 09, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    Loaded potatoe soup has been on my want to list if I could ever get a pressure cooker. Thanks for a great giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 10, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      You're welcome Kathy and good luck!!!

      Reply
  13. Ashley Mains

    December 09, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    I would make some turkey and make sandwiches with it <3

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 10, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Turkey sandwiches are always delicious!

      Reply
  14. Adriana

    December 09, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    I would make chili.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 10, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Chili sounds terrific, good luck Adriana!

      Reply
  15. shelly peterson

    December 09, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    I would make chili.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 09, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Chili is always a great meal Shelly!

      Reply
  16. Andrea Williams

    December 09, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    I would make some kind of soup or stew with this first off.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 09, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      The IP is perfect for soup and stew Andrea!

      Reply
  17. Lori Williams

    December 09, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    I have wanted an Instant Pot since they became really big and everyone posted all the delicious foods tbey were making. One of the recipes I really want to try is yogurt. We all love yogurt and would love to see just how good it is and if it's cheaper than buying. Thanks for this giveaway and all the great prizes in 12 Days of Giveaways!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 09, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      That's one thing I haven't tried yet Lori! I bet if you had an IP you'd just love it - good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  18. Rust

    December 09, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    I would make a beef stew.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 09, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      It's really great for beef stew, the high pressure tenderizes beef so nicely!

      Reply

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