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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potatoes for Quick, Fluffy Delight

Enjoy quick, fluffy, and gluten-free Instant Pot Baked Potatoes that are perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 163
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Choose uniform sizes for even cooking.
  • 1 cup Cold Water Necessary for creating steam.
For the Optional Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Brush on skins before broiling.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Scrub the russet potatoes under cool running water and pat them dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
  2. Pour 1 cup of cold water into the Instant Pot and insert the metal trivet.
  3. Place the prepared russet potatoes on top of the trivet and close the Instant Pot lid securely.
  4. Select the manual or pressure cook function and set the cooking time. (12 minutes for small, 16 for medium, 20 for large potatoes.)
  5. After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before switching to venting.
  6. For crispy skins, transfer potatoes to a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Broil for 3-7 minutes.
  7. Serve the potatoes warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 926mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These baked potatoes are a versatile side dish and can be topped with various ingredients like sour cream, cheese, and bacon.

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