Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes

Step 1

Clean potatoes and remove any sprouts growing on their skin. Pierce each potato 5-6 times with a fork. Place trivet in the inner pot of Instant Pot.

Step 2

Add 1 cup water in the Instant Pot (2 cups in 8 qt) and salt, if using.

Step 3

Place potatoes on top of the trivet. Close the lid, vent set to sealing position. Set pressure cook or manual for 6 minutes at HIGH pressure. (Check notes below for different time settings for different size potatoes).

Step 4

Once cooking time is up, release pressure carefully by turning the knob to 'venting' position in Duo model, or pushing down on in Ultra model. If not in a rush, you can wait 5-10 minutes.

Step 5

Open the lid when the pin drops. Check potatoes for doneness by inserting a pairing knife in the middle. If it goes in smoothly, potatoes are done. Remove potatoes to prevent overcooking, and set aside to cool.

Step 6

Wash baby potatoes and remove any sprouts, no need to prick them. Add the potatoes in the instant pot.

Step 7

and 1 cup water in the Instant Pot (2 cups in 8 qt) (pic 1), along with 1 teaspoon salt. Salt is optional, but it does season these potatoes well.

Step 8

Close the lid, vent set to sealing position. Set pressure cook or manual for 5 minutes at HIGH pressure.

Step 9

Once cooking time is up, release pressure manually . If not in a rush, you can wait 5-10 minutes to allow the steam to release naturally.

Step 10

Open the lid when the pin drops and check for doneness by inserting a knife in the center of one of the larger potatoes). Remove potatoes to prevent overcooking, and set aside to cool.