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Instant Pot Red Potatoes

Published: Jun 7, 2017 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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I made Instant Pot Red Potatoes and used them for my favorite potato salad recipe. Quickly cook potatoes for any of your favorite recipes in a pressure cooker.

Uncooked red potatoes inside an Instant Pot before pressure cooking.

This Instant Pot recipe for red potatoes makes a creamy and tender potato you can serve any way you like or use the cooked potatoes to make your favorite potato recipe.

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Red Potatoes

Before I had a pressure cooker I would pile all my red potatoes in a huge pot, fill it with water, salt the water and boil the potatoes on the stove.

It could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour from start to finish.

I would have to keep a close eye on the pot full of red potatoes to make sure it didn't boil over, keep the water level above the potatoes, and move the potatoes around in the pot so they would cook evenly.

It was a big pain!

Enter the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker and it took about 30 minutes for the red potatoes to cook.

And all I did was load the potatoes in, add the water and push a button!!

It was so much easier cooking the potatoes in the Instant Pot versus cooking them on the stove.

Fork Tender Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Red Potatoes

Instant Pot Red Potatoes Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. whole red potatoes (not baby potatoes)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

How to make Instant Pot Red Potatoes

  1. Scrub and wash potatoes well. Place the rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot and add the water. Stack potatoes into the electric pressure cooker.Place the lid on.
  2. Cook on the steam setting 10 minutes. Let pressure cooker release steam naturally. Open and check potatoes.
  3. If not fork tender re-close the pressure cooker and set to the steam setting and cook an additional 3-5 minutes and allow the pressure cooker to release steam naturally for about 25 minutes before opening.
  4. Immediately remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot and run under cold water to cool off and to stop the potatoes from cooking.
  5. Peel potatoes if desired and cut up into pieces in a large bowl if making homemade potato salad.

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Fork Tender Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Red Potatoes

Instant Pot Red Potatoes

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Make Instant Pot Red Potatoes and used them to make Potato Salad or any recipe that calls for cooked potatoes. Make perfect fork tender red potatoes in the pressure cooker in only 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Natural Release 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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Servings 12 Servings
Calories 132 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 5 lbs whole red potatoes (not baby potatoes)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions 

  • Scrub and wash potatoes well. Place the rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot and add the water and salt. Stack the potatoes in the electric pressure cooker and put the lid on.
  • Cook on the steam setting 10 minutes. Let pressure cooker release steam naturally. Open and check potatoes.
  • Allow the pressure cooker to release steam naturally for about 25 minutes before opening.
  • Immediately remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot and run under cold water to cool off and to stop the potatoes from cooking.
  • Peel potatoes if desired and cut up into pieces in a large bowl for potato salad.
  • Makes about 4 pounds of peeled steamed potatoes.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Cooking times: If using extra large potatoes and they are not fork tender after you have cooked them reclose the pressure cooker and set to the steam setting and cook an additional 3-5 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Julie

    June 14, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    I see salt in the recipe but no mention of when you add it....I’m assuming it goes in with the water before cooking?

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      June 14, 2019 at 11:46 pm

      5 stars
      Julie yes add it with the water.

      Reply
  2. Ann

    April 27, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Using IP for smaller red potatoes, how should I adjust the time?
    New user for the IP! Thanks

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 27, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Ann

      I cooked these Salt Potatoes on high pressure for 2 minutes and 15 minute natural release.
      https://flouronmyface.com/instant-pot-salt-potatoes/

      Reply
      • Ann

        April 27, 2019 at 8:36 pm

        Thank you so much!

  3. Blake

    May 20, 2018 at 11:48 am

    I over looked the STEAM setting instruction. Now we’re having mashed potatoes instead of potatoe salad. Bummer.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      May 28, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Blake

      Sorry to hear that but mashed potatoes are good too!

      Reply
  4. Julie

    September 28, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Oh my gosh i never noticed the STEAM button and I've owned my IP for well over a year! Thank you

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      September 30, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Julie
      LOL so happy you have found it now!

      Reply
      • Terri Hill

        February 28, 2018 at 9:31 am

        I have just bought my instant pot and cooking potatoes last eveneing was only my third time to use it. While I find it very easy to use, my potatoes were a little sticky. Is this a common result of steaming vs. boiling potatoes? I used them for potatoe salad so it wasn't a deal breaker, but if I had planned on whipped potatoes it would have been. Suggestions?

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