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Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Fluffy, perfectly cooked baked potatoes made quickly in the Instant Pot.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 medium baking potatoes
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Scrub the 5 medium baking potatoes under warm running water until clean, then pierce each several times with a fork or knife.
  • Pour 1 cup cold water into the inner pot of the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
  • Arrange the pierced potatoes on the trivet, stacking if needed but keeping them out of the water.
  • Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on high pressure for 13 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully release any remaining pressure, open the lid, and use tongs to remove the hot potatoes.
  • Cut open the potatoes and serve with your favorite toppings.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Trivet
  • Vegetable brush or scrubber
  • Fork or knife
  • Tongs (optional)

Notes

  • If using larger baking potatoes, increase cook time by 2 minutes each.
  • You can cook 4 to 10 potatoes at once using the same liquid and cook time if they fit in the pot.
  • Time to come to pressure is about 8 minutes and varies by model.
  • Cook time is 13 minutes followed by a 10-minute natural release.