These Instant Pot baby potatoes are buttery and soft, and cook through in a fraction of the time it takes on the stove. Includes optional instructions to use the Instant Pot air fryer lid to get them golden and crisp.
The Instant Pot is such a useful appliance for cooking veggie side dishes, like these Instant Pot baked potatoes, Instant Pot steamed broccoli, or Instant Pot brussels sprouts.
Another great veggie to cook in the Instant Pot is the baby potato. It's so simple to get cooking, and is ready in less time than the stove would take. Serve it up with air fryer whole chicken and a cucumber salad for an easy dinner.
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Reasons you’ll ♡ this recipe
- they are so simple to prepare and can be cooking in less than 2 minutes!
- they come out buttery and soft, each and every time.
- we have included optional instructions for using the Instant Pot air fryer lid to get the potatoes golden and crisp
Recipe video
Watch the video below to see how I cook Instant Pot baby potatoes! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.
Ingredient notes
- baby potatoes- you can use golden, red, or tri-color potatoes. Leave them whole for easy prep!
- spray oil (optional)- to get the skin golden and crisp when using the air fryer lid
- salt (optional)- to sprinkle onto the skin of the baby potatoes when crisping them up
Step by step directions
1. Prepare Instant Pot- To the stainless steel insert of the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of water (for 6 quart Instant Pots) or 1.5 cups water (for 8 cup Instant Pots). Place the trivet on top, and arrange baby potatoes on trivet.
2. Cook- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to the 'sealing' position, and pressure cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the cooking cycle has completed, allow for a 10 minute natural pressure release before carefully transitioning the valve to 'venting' to release remaining pressure.
3. Optional- Air Fryer Lid- After removing the lid from the Instant Pot and unplugging it, spray potatoes generously with spray oil, then sprinkle with salt. Place the Instant Pot air fryer lid onto the Instant Pot, and set it for 400°F for 10 minutes. Check on potatoes frequently, we found they were ready after around 7 minutes.
NOTE- here's the Instant Pot air fryer lid that we used!
FAQ
You can use either 'manual' or 'steam' to cook your baby potatoes. The only difference between them is that steam cooks hotter and faster.
Yes. This step helps the potatoes get fluffy and cooked through in the middle.
You can skip the browning step, or you can brown them under the broiler of your oven: spread potatoes out on a baking sheet, spray with oil, then season with salt. Broil for 3-7 minutes, until browned.
Storage & reheating
Baby potatoes are best served fresh as they can dry out a touch when stored. But if you serve them with some butter or sour cream, you probably won't notice!
- fridge- store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- freezer- store in a sturdy freezer bag (suck the extra air out with a straw) for up to 3 months.
- reheating- reheat in a frying pan, on the grill, or in the microwave until steaming hot
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Instant Pot Baby Potatoes (with or without air fryer lid)
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes scrubbed clean
- spray oil optional
- salt optional
Instructions
- Prepare Instant Pot- To the stainless steel insert of the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of water (for 6 quart Instant Pots) or 1.5 cups water (for 8 cup Instant Pots). Place the trivet on top, and arrange baby potatoes on trivet.
- Cook- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to the 'sealing' position, and pressure cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the cooking cycle has completed, allow for a 10 minute natural pressure release before carefully transitioning the valve to 'venting' to release remaining pressure.
- Optional- Air Fryer Lid- After removing the lid from the Instant Pot and unplugging it, spray potatoes generously with spray oil, then sprinkle with salt. Place the Instant Pot air fryer lid onto the Instant Pot, and set it for 400°F for 10 minutes. Check on potatoes frequently, we found they were ready after around 7 minutes.
Tips:
- fridge- store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- freezer- store in a sturdy freezer bag (suck the extra air out with a straw) for up to 3 months.
- reheating- reheat in a frying pan, on the grill, or in the microwave until steaming hot
Video
Nutrition Information
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