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Instant Pot Baby Potatoes (+/- Air Fryer Lid)

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By: Denise BustardLeave a Comment
Posted: 6/30/21 Updated: 6/16/21

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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.

overhead view of baby potatoes in instant pot after cooking and air frying
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1 Reasons you’ll ♡ this recipe
2 Recipe video
3 Ingredient notes
4 Step by step directions
5 FAQ
6 Storage & reheating
7 More easy Instant Pot recipes
8 Instant Pot Baby Potatoes (with or without air fryer lid)

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

uncooked baby potatoes in blue bowl
  • 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

baby potatoes on trivet in instant pot before cooking

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.

instant pot with 10 minutes on the timer

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.

overhead view of instant pot air fryer lid with 10 min on timer

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

Should we use the steam setting?

You can use either 'manual' or 'steam' to cook your baby potatoes. The only difference between them is that steam cooks hotter and faster.

Is the 10 minute natural pressure release really important?

Yes. This step helps the potatoes get fluffy and cooked through in the middle.

What if I don't have the air fryer lid for the Instant Pot?

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.

baby potatoes in instant pot after cooking and air frying

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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baby potatoes in instant pot after cooking and air frying

Instant Pot Baby Potatoes (with or without air fryer lid)

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Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Time to pressurize + natural pressure release: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
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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.
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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.
    baby potatoes on trivet in instant pot before cooking
  • 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.
    instant pot with 10 minutes on the timer
  • 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.
    overhead view of instant pot air fryer lid with 10 min on timer

Tips:

1- you can use golden, red or tri colored baby potatoes
If you don't have the air fryer lid
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
  • 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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Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.25of the batch, Calories: 131kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 716mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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