Step 1

Pierce the potatoes with a fork. Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork.

Step 2

Add the water and insert the steamer basket. Add the water to 6-quart or larger electric pressure cooker. Set its steamer basket or a metal trivet inside.

Step 3

Cook on high pressure for 12 to 18 minutes. Place the potatoes in the basket or on the trivet. Seal the pressure cooker. Set for MANUAL, HIGH pressure for 12 minutes for small (6 to 8 ounces) potatoes, 15 minutes for medium (8 to 10 ounces) potatoes, or 18 minutes for large (10 to 12 ounces) potatoes. It will take the pressure cooker 7 to 10 minutes to come to pressure.

Step 4

Naturally release the pressure. When the pressure cook time is up, let the pressure cooker naturally release, about 10 minutes for small potatoes and 15 minutes for larger potatoes, before opening the pressure cooker and serving.