This Instant Pot Potatoes recipe is the easiest way to get perfectly cooked boiled, no-mash potatoes every time that are perfect on the inside. And just like with my Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Instant Pot Baked Potatoes, clean up is a breeze because everything happens in one pot. This is one for your Instant Pot Basics collection!
What Should I Make with Boiled Potatoes?
I love making crispy smashed potatoes with these Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes. Simply add the cooked potatoes to a prepared baking sheet and use a glass to press and flatten them. Drizzle with melted butter, ghee, olive oil, or avocado oil. Sprinkle with fresh chopped garlic and sea salt. Broil for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley. Voila! The perfect, simple side dish.
You can also use boiled potatoes for meal prepping, potato salad, soup, or chili. They’re an easy, filling addition to nearly everything!
Why You Should Measure Your Potatoes Before Cooking
It may sound silly to say you need to measure the circumference of your potatoes before cooking them in the Instant Pot, but this is a crucial step to ensuring that you end up with perfectly cooked potatoes each and every time. Depending on their circumference, you’ll need to adjust the cooking time on your pressure cooker:
- 3-inch circumference = 1 min HP + NPR
- 4-inch circumference = 2 mins HP + NPR
- 5-inch circumference = 5 mins HP + NPR
- 6-inch circumference = 9 mins HP + NPR
- 7-inch circumference = 12 mins HP + NPR
- Waxy Potatoes — Wash thoroughly before cooking, as they won’t be peeled. Try to get evenly sized potatoes to ensure they are all evenly cooked in the Instant Pot.
- Water — Use enough to cover all your potatoes but also make sure you use enough to get the Instant Pot to pressure. You only need 1 cup of water for the 3-quart and 6-quart to get to pressure and 2 cups for the 8-quart.
- Toppings — Garnish with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then add whatever toppings you like!’][
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