Hi, my name is Rachel, and I confess that I continue to be addicted to my Instant Pot. I’ve been bringing you guys a mix of basic recipes like Instant Pot Boiled Eggs and Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, as well as complete meals like Instant Pot Chili, Healthy Chicken Piccata, and Instant Pot Pasta with Sausage. This recipe is on the basic side, but baked potatoes are such a versatile building block in the kitchen. The method of making Instant Pot baked potatoes is similar (very, very similar) to the method you use to make Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes, and you are going to love it! They’re perfect for a busy night because they cook much more quickly than baked potatoes in the oven. They might just be a game changer for you! PS While it isn’t quite as fast (40 minutes), your air fryer does a great job of baking potatoes, too!
How to Make Instant Pot Baked Potatoes:
It couldn’t be easier, you guys. Here’s the rundown, but as always, keep scrolling to find a printable recipe.
Cooking Guide:
If your potatoes are extraordinarily small or large, cooking time will vary.
If you have teeny tiny potatoes, they’ll cook faster. 10 minutes will likely do the trick. If you have giant, giant potatoes, you might need up to 18-20 minutes.
How to Use these Baked Potatoes:
There are so many different things you could do with these Instant Pot baked potatoes, but here are a few suggestions! What kind of potato makes a good baked potato? Russet potatoes are the classic choice but any type will work! Yukon Gold are great, and of course, sweet potatoes are an option, too.
Make ahead if you’re a meal prepper! These will keep well in your fridge for 4-5 days. Dress it up with all your favorite toppings! Here are some ideas of what you can pile on top of a baked potato: Bacon. Obviously. Try baking your bacon. It’s easy, there’s way less cleanup, and it turns out perfect. Chili, because we’re taking things seriously here. Cheese or cheese sauce. Or both. Sour cream or Greek yogurt – I used sour cream in my photos. Green onions or chives, or caramelized onions, because caramelized onions make everything better. Avocado, because like bacon and caramelized onions, it makes everything better. Broccoli – the perfect match to creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Salsa! I like to do a southwestern baked potato with taco meat, salsa, cheese, avocado, and heaps of cilantro. These Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Baked Potatoes from Cupcakes and Kale Chips look amazing! BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes – Mary is on to something with these! Anything you love! What’s your favorite way to top a baked potato? Hollow them out and use them for twice baked potatoes. If you want, you could grab the insides of them and make mashed potatoes, because why not?
PS: These would also be great served alongside Instant Pot Ribs!
in your Instant Pot!
