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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes (20 Minutes)

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:8/17/23
Updated:8/17/23
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The fastest and best way to make a fluffy baked potato is by cooking it in the Instant Pot! This recipe uses Idaho potatoes to make perfectly baked buttery potatoes! Includes time chart for all sizes of potatoes!

fluffy baked potato split open with butter and sour cream.

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

I just love baked potatoes, but sometimes I need them extra fast! Microwave baked potatoes? No thanks! Next time try making them in the Instant Pot for the most buttery, fluffy baked potatoes. Btw, have lots of extra time? Try my Crockpot Baked Potatoes too!

The key to perfect creamy baked potatoes is knowing the time to cook them for in the Instant Pot. Below I will give you the chart for every size potato (based on ounces), so you know exactly how long to cook them for!

Make a couple baked potatoes and serve them next to family classic meals like BBQ Chicken Thighs, Meatloaf, Baked Cheeseburgers and Oven Baked Salmon. Enjoy!

fork sliding into baked potato in instant pot.

How long to cook potatoes for in Instant Pot?

Cook time depends on the size of the potatoes, here is the time chart for cooking them in the Instant Pot:

Small Potatoes (4-5 ounces) – 12 minutes
Medium Potatoes (6-7 ounces) – 14 minutes
Large Potatoes (8-10 ounces) – 16 minutes
Extra Large Potatoes (11-12 ounces) – 19 minutes
Extra Extra Large Potatoes (13-14 ounces) – 20 minutes

closeup of baked potato with melting butter and sour cream.

How to Make Baked Potatoes in Instant Pot:

Poke holes all over the potatoes using a fork.

fork sliding into baked potato.

Add the trivet to the bottom of the Instant Pot. This is a basic accessory that comes with the Instant Pot. Pour water on the bottom.

You need to use the trivet or the potatoes will end up very soggy!

trivet inserted in instant pot.

Add potatoes on the rack. If you have to many potatoes to lay flat, you can stack them on top of each other, that’s totally ok!

uncooked potatoes in instant pot.

Close the lid, set the valve to sealing and pressure cook based on size of the potatoes (see chart above and in recipe card below). I was cooking some extra large potatoes so 19 minutes was our time.

front of instant pot with 19 minutes on clock.

Let the pressure release naturally, this takes about 10-15 minutes. When done, open the lid and check out these fluffy baked potatoes! A fork slides into them easily!

fork in cooked baked potato.

Serve with your favorite toppings (butter (that’s my fav), sour cream, bacon, cheese, parsley, chives or salt). Enjoy!

baked potato on pink plate.

How to Store Leftovers and Reheat:

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave (1-2 minutes) or oven (400 degrees F, about 20-25 minutes or until warm).

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The fastest and best way to make a fluffy baked potato is by cooking it in the Instant Pot! This recipe uses Idaho potatoes to make perfectly baked buttery potatoes! Includes time chart for all sizes of potatoes!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 4 large Idaho or Russet Potatoes cleaned
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Using a fork, poke holes into the potatoes all over.
  • Add the trivet to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour in water.
  • Add potatoes onto the rack. If the potatoes have to go on top of each other, that's ok!
  • Close and lock the lid, and set the valve to the sealing position. Select HIGH pressure, setting timer for the correct minutes based on the size of the potatoes:
    Small Potatoes (4-5 ounces) – 12 minutes
    Medium Potatoes (6-7 ounces) – 14 minutes
    Large Potatoes (8-10 ounces) – 16 minutes
    Extra Large Potatoes (10-12 ounces) – 19 minutes
    Extra Extra Large Potatoes (13-14 ounces) – 20 minutes
  • Once time is up, let the pressure release naturally – about 10-15 minutes.  Then switch to the quick release position to release any remaining pressure.  Once the float valve drops down, open the lid, careful of steam coming up.
  • Serve baked potatoes with your favorite toppings (butter, sour cream, bacon, cheese, parsley, chives or salt!). Enjoy! If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave (1-2 minutes) or oven (400 degrees F, 20-25 minutes).
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: instant pot baked potatoes
Vegan Fall, Winter
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  1. DavidF says

    August 19, 2023 at 11:21 pm

    So, does this taste more like a steamed potato or baked potato in the oven? We do it in the oven with aluminum foil around it, and they taste just like the ones you get at Wendy’s.

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    • Pamela Reed says

      August 22, 2023 at 1:35 pm

      It tastes like a baked potato! Also, check out my crockpot baked potatoes for the aluminum foil method: https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/crockpot-baked-potatoes/

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