Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

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Ever find yourself in a pickle because all of your cooking devices are already in use? That, or you really don't want to heat up the kitchen with the oven? Been there, done that–Instant Pot to the rescue!

baked potato on white plate with green beans and steak with mushrooms in background
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Release Pressure Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • 4 large baking potatoes

Directions

  1. Pour water into the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place a trivet on top. Rinse potatoes and pierce each with a fork several times. Place potatoes on the trivet.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290 Calories
0g Fat
64g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1645mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.