Comments on: Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:49:39 +0000

In reply to Betsy. First, make sure that your Instant Pot is working correctly (are other recipes cooking normally?), that the sealing ring is fitted in place properly, and that the steam valve is set to sealing during the cooking cycle. If all of those are done, then you may need to add a few more minutes to the cook time.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 21:08:47 +0000

I have tried baked potatoes three times and have yet to get them done. I follow the directions carefully. Any ideas? I’ll keep trying.

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:25:46 +0000

In reply to Marina. Hi Marina, I haven't tried freezing baked potatoes, but I have read that they will freeze well. For best results, I'd recommend using them within 1-2 months after freezing.

By: Marina

Marina — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 23:41:47 +0000

Could I make them ahead and freeze for later? I was planning on just cooking in the IP, then thawing them, and heating them up in the oven

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:51:39 +0000

In reply to Katie. Using cold water helps to give a consistent cook time. Using hot water effectively shortens the cook time a bit, since the IP reaches pressure faster. While the pot is coming to pressure, the potatoes are starting to cook. :)

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 22:37:32 +0000

Thank you so much for your very specific instructions! I was wondering what the reason was for using cold water. I like to use hot liquids to help the IP come to pressure faster. Do you think this would work?

By: kathy

kathy — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:02:10 +0000

Thank you…….I needed this and the mash potatoes one. I am just learning to use my instapot. I’ve had one for years but took awhile to use it and now learn it. Your blog is very helpful. I’m glad I found it, but don’t remember how I heard about you.

By: CruznV

CruznV — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:59:28 +0000

I made these today, only thing I did different was add a tsp of salt to the water when I cooked them & I cooked about 10 med for “12 min” not the recommended 16 min (would of made mush of the potatoes) then I rested it for 10 min then released pressure… Cooked Perfection ??…
I had planned to put in oven but they are so creamy, moist Everyone loved them right out of the IP, as skin was so soft and easy to eat/chew.
Might never Bake a Potato in the oven again?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 01:26:11 +0000

Mine were huge potatoes, and I had the instant pot filled to the max. I put them in at 20 Min high pressure, and then pressure released after 15 minutes. They were perfect! I then tossed 2 in the toaster oven.And roasted the skins, and mashed the others . Both turned out perfect!

By: Kristine

Kristine — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:35:03 +0000

In reply to Teri. Yes, that should work too.

By: Teri

Teri — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:25:02 +0000

Would it work to put the potatoes in my air fryer instead of my oven after cooking them in the instant Pot?

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:45:28 +0000

In reply to Ricky Martin. Ricky, Instant Pot recommends adjusting cooking time for high altitudes, see their table with altitude recommendations here.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:38:45 +0000

In reply to Regina Walters. Hi Regina, The cook time is determined by the size (thickness) of the potatoes as described in the recipe not the number of potatoes. Whether you can fit them all will depend on the size of your pressure cooker. Do not fill past the maximum fill line marked on the inner pot or described in your manual. Use the same amount of water.

By: Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:43:26 +0000

In reply to Lorna. When using a pressure cooker of any kind altitude shouldn't make a difference that's the point of using one,as its under its own pressure and not atmospheric??

By: Regina Walters

Regina Walters — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:32:21 +0000

I have a 5lb bag of potatoes. Small russet potatoes. Can I put the whole 5lbs and would the timing and water still ge the same. Or is that too many potatoes?

By: Boni

Boni — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:50:55 +0000

This is a great recipe! Our potatoes turned out great and it was so nice I did not have to turn on my oven in the hot weather.

By: Cherie

Cherie — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:20:07 +0000

I only had small and medium potatoes. I did 3 med taters for 12 mins plus 10 natural release. They came out perfect! Thank you for the great details.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:11:24 +0000

In reply to Angelina. This recipe should work just fine for only one potato. :)

By: Angelina

Angelina — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:11:44 +0000

I was going to try this tonight for my dinner. But I can’t find anything on cooking just one.. one article I found, says it doesn’t work well for one single potato. Any thoughts?

By: Lorna

Lorna — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:56:42 +0000

I am over 3000ft altitude. I’m baking those huge bakers from Sam’s Club for 25 minutes @ High Pressure with room temp filtered water in my 8 QT Viva Instant Pot. I bake 8 to 9 potatoes at a time. For those having problems, keep in mind that most pressure cooked recipes are for sea level (up to 2,999ft) altitude. Altitude makes a difference in cook time.

* Altitude Pressure Cook Time
0 – 2,9999ft minutes as stated in recipe (generally)
3,000 – 3,999 Ft minutes + 5%
4,000 – 4,999 Ft minutes + 10%
5,000 – 5,999 Ft minutes + 15%
6,000 – 6,999 Ft minutes + 20%
7,000 – 7,999 Ft minutes + 25%