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Instant Pot Potatoes

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  • Author: chefisraa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Wash and halve the potatoes if large.
  2. Place the trivet or steamer basket inside the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
  3. Place the potatoes on the trivet or in the basket.
  4. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
  5. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  6. Carefully remove the potatoes and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
  7. 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