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An instant pot baked potato in a bowl with some butter and a spoon
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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

You will love how easy it is to make potatoes in your Instant Pot in just a few mins.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Western
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 149kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes scrubbed
  • 250 ml 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Add water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
  • Add in the steaming rack. Prick the potatoes with a fork and then place them on the rack.
  • Cover and seal the Instant Pot
  • Select the steam programme, press the 'adjust' button until you get 12 mins and let cook till done.
  • Allow the Instant Pot pressure to reduce naturally, this may take about 15 mins.
  • Open, remove the potatoes and serve.

Notes

Tips
 To cook different-sized potatoes, use the following time under pressure:
  • 10 mins for small potatoes
  • 12 mins for medium potatoes
  • 20 mins for large potatoes
If you want crispy skin then rub oil on skin, salt it and bake in a hot oven for up to 10 mins.
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Unique Toppings for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
Besides the usual butter, sour cream and bacon, here are a few different ideas:
Weight Watchers Points
There are 4 Freestyle Points in a serving of Instant Pot Baked Potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 969mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 18.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.5mg