How To Boil Potatoes in Instant Pot

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

5 from 7 votes

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

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Indian

Keyword boil potato, instant pot potatoes, pressure cooker

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings

Calories 132kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

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.

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