How to Make Baked Potatoes Recipe in Instant Pot
Baked Potatoes in Instant Pot come out perfectly fluffy and are ready in a flash. Prepare some for dinner or an easy side with little cleanup!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 5 large russet potatoes scrubbed clean
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pour the water into a 6-quart instant pot and set the trivet in the bottom.
- Poke 20-25 deep holes into each potato using a knife then set each of them onto the trivet.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper onto each of the potatoes then cover the pot with the lid.
- Seal the quick release valve on top then set the pressure to high and cook for 15 minutes.
- When ready, carefully use a wooden handled utensil to push the quick release nozzle on top and let the steam escape.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the pot and once they are cool enough to handle, slice them open.
- Push the sides of the potatoes in to form a pocket in the center then serve with your favorite baked potato toppings such as butter, sour cream, cooked and chopped bacon and freshly chopped chives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 365cal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 320mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 6g | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg