Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potatoes – Quick, Fluffy & Foolproof!

If you love perfectly fluffy baked potatoes but don’t want to wait an hour for them to cook in the oven, then you’ll love this Instant Pot Baked Potatoes recipe! Using a pressure cooker, you can have soft, tender, and perfectly cooked potatoes in a fraction of the time—no oven required!

Cooking potatoes in the Instant Pot is a hands-off, foolproof method that ensures they turn out light, fluffy, and never dry. Whether you’re making them for a quick side dish, meal prep, or as a base for a loaded baked potato dinner, this method is a total game-changer.

Best of all, this recipe works for any type of potato—Russet, Yukon Gold, or even sweet potatoes! Just set it and forget it, and in minutes, you’ll have perfectly cooked baked potatoes ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings.

Let’s dive into this easy, no-fail Instant Pot baked potato recipe that’s perfect for any meal!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Russet Potatoes (5 lbs, medium-sized) – This recipe is tested with Russet potatoes, but gold or red potatoes should work too (just adjust the cooking time for smaller sizes).
Salt – I prefer pink Himalayan sea salt or coarse sea salt, but any type will work.
Black Pepper – For a simple, classic seasoning.
Optional Toppings – Load up your baked potatoes with your favorites!
- Vegan butter
- Vegan sour cream
- Vegan cheese shreds
- Chili
- Steamed veggies
- Fresh herbs

For this recipe, I use my Instant Pot, but any pressure cooker will do the job. If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, I highly recommend getting one—it’s a total game-changer for easy and quick meals!