How To Boil Potatoes in Instant Pot?

Name: How To Boil Potatoes in Instant Pot
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 3 extra large Russet Potatoes; 1 cup Water

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Boiling or Steaming Potatoes in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is fast and easy! It comes out perfectly every time and can be used to make dishes, such as Potato Masala for Dosa, Spicy Potato Sandwich, and mashed potatoes.

Cooking time mainly depends on the size and the variety of potatoes.

boil russet potatoes on a plate with a fork and instant pot on the side

Potatoes are one of our fav vegetables at home, and we can make so many recipes out of them. I used to use Traditional Stovetop Pressure Cooker to boil the potatoes earlier, I had to track the number of whistles, if you forgot to count, a lot of times either potatoes would be undercooked or overcooked.

Since I have been using Instant pot for boiling potatoes, my life has been so easy because you get perfectly cooked potatoes based on the size and variety and with zero monitoring.

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What to do with leftover boiled Potatoes?

Boiled potatoes are used for cooking a variety of Indian dishes. I usually boil a big batch of potatoes and store them in the refrigerator as part of meal prep. After that, I majorly use it for cooking.

Potato Masala for Dosa

Aloo Poori

Potato Sagu (Curry)

Sabudana Vada (Tapioca Fritters)

Cajun Potatoes (Barbeque Nation restaurant Style)

Aloo Paratha (Potato Flatbread)

You can also use it for mashed potatoes, potato salad, etc.

How to Boil/Steam Potatoes in the Instant Pot

Firstly wash and clean the potatoes with water. Next, add water into the instant pot insert. Place the trivet and then arrange the potatoes. I have used extra-large Russet Potatoes (9 oz each) here.

step to keep potatoes on a trivet collage — cook

Furthermore, close the lid on the pot, and turn the pressure valve to the SEALING position. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and timer to

3 minutes for diced potatoes,1 inch OR

5 minutes for small/baby potatoes OR

6 minutes for medium potatoes OR

10 minutes for large potatoes OR

12 minutes for extra-large potatoes

Once the instant pot beeps, Wait for the pressure to release naturally and then open the lid. Check the doneness of potatoes by inserting a knife or fork in the center.

boiled potatoes in a trivet on a instant pot

Peel the skin and use it right away or store it without peeling in the refrigerator for later use.

Note: These times mentioned will result in perfectly cooked/boiled potatoes. If you want the potatoes more soft and mushy, add two more minutes of pressure cooking.

FAQs

Can I cook Potatoes without a trivet?

Trivet accessory usually comes with the Instant Pot when you purchase and is designed to keep ingredients out of the water. I suggest cooking or steaming large potatoes with the trivet because cooking in the water will alter the texture and taste.
However, you can boil the small/baby potatoes or diced potatoes in water without the trivet.

How long can I store boiled Potatoes?

Boiled Potatoes without peeling skin can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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How To Boil Potatoes in Instant Pot

Bhavana Patil

Boiling Potatoes in Instant Pot is fast and easy! It comes out perfectly every time and can be used to make dishes, such as Potato Masala for Dosa, Spicy Potato Sandwich , mashed potatoes

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Servings:

Calories : 132

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Indian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Cook Time : 12 minutes

Total Time : 12 minutes

Equipment

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

3 extra large Russet Potatoes
1 cup Water

Instructions

Instant Pot Method:

Firstly wash and clean the potatoes with water.Add water into the instant pot insert.Place the trivet and then arrange the potatoes.I have used extra-large Russet Potatoes here.
Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and
Set timer to 3 minutes for diced potatoes ,1 inch OR
Set timer to 5 minute for small/baby potatoes OR
Set timer to 6 minute for medium potatoes OR
Set timer to 10 minute for large potatoes OR
Set timer to 12 minute for extra-large potatoes OR
Once the instant pot beeps, Wait for the pressure to release naturally and then open the lid.Check the doneness of potatoes by inserting a knife or fork in the center.
Peel the skin and use right away Or store without peeling in the refrigerator for later use.

Video

Notes

Note: These times mentioned will result in perfectly cooked/boiled potatoes, if you want the potatoes more soft and mushy consistency then add 2 more minutes of pressure cooking.

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT

Note:Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 713mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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