Description
These Instant Pot Potatoes are quick, easy, and perfectly tender every time. Great as a side dish or base for mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and halve the potatoes if large.
- Place the trivet or steamer basket inside the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
- Place the potatoes on the trivet or in the basket.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the potatoes and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a steamer basket to prevent potatoes from getting soggy.
- Great for prepping mashed potatoes—just mash after cooking.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on potato size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg