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    Home » Side Dishes » Potatoes

    Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes

    Published: Sep 28, 2021 · Modified: Sep 28, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    white platter of tri-color potatoes on table with chicken and green beans.

    When you’re looking for a quick side dish, Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes are the easy answer. Tender and hearty, these are more than boiled potatoes, they’re the perfect side to any number of main dishes.

    Serve them alongside Baked Chicken, Easy Garlic Green Beans, and Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions for a delicious supper or use them as the base for Easy Homemade Deli Potato Salad.

    table set with meat and vegetables as well as tri-color boiled potatoes. this …
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    • Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes

    The electric pressure cooker does a lot of things well.

    Easy Mac & Cheese in the Instant Pot? Check.

    Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches? Check.

    Boiled potatoes? You better believe it.

    If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish that comes together in minutes without the fuss, Instant Pot Potatoes are your answer!

    Why Make This

    They’re quick and easy, totally hands-free. With just ten minutes of active cooking time, these instant pot “boiled” potatoes come together in less than half an hour with little effort on your part.

    They’re delicious. The pressure cooker steams these whole small potatoes so that they are super tender. Toss them with olive oil and spices and you’ve got a satisfying side dish.

    Ingredients

    All you need for these easy Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes:

    • ingredients for instant pot boiled potaotes.
    • Jamie's spice mix in a small bowl.

    small whole potatoes – I like the tri-colored ones for a really pretty plate. If large potatoes are all you have, scrub and/or peel them well, and cut them into quarters or 1-inch chunks.

    water – When cooking in the instant pot, you always need a bit of water. In this case, just a cup is all you need, so much less than if you were boiling a pot of potatoes on the stove.

    seasonings for later – Once your potatoes are cooked you can use them in recipes that call for cooked potatoes, or season them with butter or oil and some salt and pepper or your favorite spice blend, like this Homemade Seasoned Salt.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    • potatoes in instant pot insert.
    • pouring water into potato pot.
    • tri-color potatoes cooked and seasoned in a large white bowl.
    1. Place the potatoes in a steamer basket that fits inside the Instant Pot insert. Add water to the insert. Put on the lid and close the vent.
    2. Set the machine to manual for 8 minutes.
    3. Once the cycle is complete, release the pressure.
    4. Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with the seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature.

    FAQs

    Can you boil potatoes in the instant pot?

    Cooking potatoes in the electric pressure cooker isn’t really boiling them. Instead they steam under pressure, resulting in a super tender potato.

    How do you boil potatoes for mashing in the instant pot?

    The process for cooking potatoes for mashing in the instant pot is the same as for serving whole. Best to use large russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks. Once the cycle is complete, drain the water and proceed with your recipe for mashed potatoes.

    What can I use as a trivet in the instant pot?

    If you’re going to cook small whole potatoes in the instant pot, it’s nice to have a trivet to keep them off the bottom of the insert. You can use a steaming basket, a trivet, or fashion a makeshift trivet with a coil of aluminum foil in the bottom of the insert.

    white dinner plate with green beans, potatoes, chicken, and sautéed mushrooms and onions.

    More Instant Pot Recipes

    • Mushroom Beef Stew with Kalamata Olives
    • Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (45 cents/serving)
    • Mashed Potato Casserole (41 cents/serving)
    • Shredded Beef Recipe (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)

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    Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes

    Looking for a quick side? Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes are the easy answer. Tender and hearty, they're the perfect side dish for any night of the week.
    Prep Time1 min
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time11 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 118kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $4

    Equipment

    • Electric pressure cooker
    • steamer basket

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb small potatoes
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Homemade Seasoned Salt
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    • Place the potatoes in a steamer basket that fits inside the Instant Pot insert. Add water to the insert. Put on the lid and close the vent.
    • Set the machine to manual for 8 minutes. Once the cycle is complete, release the pressure.
    • Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with the seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature.

    Notes

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Nutritional values are approximate and based on ¼ pound of potatoes.
    If large potatoes are all you have, scrub and/or peel them well, and cut them into quarters or 1-inch chunks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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