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• My Favorite Ways To Serve An Instant Pot Baked Potato
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These Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Are The Faster Way To Cook Them

I used to only make bake my potatoes, but let’s be real — they take what feels like forever . Once I tried Instant Pot baked potatoes , I was hooked. They’re the fastest, easiest way to get fluffy, steamy spuds on the table, and all it takes is a few basic ingredients. Add your favorite toppings, and they go with just about any meal. If you’ve never tried pressure cooker baked potatoes, here’s why you should:

• Perfectly fluffy every time – I’ve tested these with different sizes, and have included timing for them to always turn out soft and steamy inside. The natural pressure release really makes a difference in texture.
• Much faster than the oven – Most baked potato recipes take close to an hour, but these are ready in just 25 minutes. They’re quicker than roasted potatoes or baked sweet potatoes . A total game plan saver on busy nights.
• No foil, no mess – Unlike oven baked versions, these don’t need oil, foil, or baking sheets. Prep takes only 5 minutes, and cleanup is a breeze. They’ll become a regular healthy side dish in your meal prep!

Once you cook baked potatoes in the Instant Pot once, I think you’ll see why this is my favorite method lately. Make them with me!

“This is seriously the only way I make baked potatoes now! So easy and they come out perfect every time!”

-Jessica

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How To Make Baked Potatoes In The Instant Pot

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Prep. Poke each potato a few times with a fork so steam can escape. No need to peel or wrap them. Pour the water into the Instant Pot ( I have this model ), place the included trivet inside. (If you misplaced yours, you can get a new trivet here .) Arrange the potatoes in the Instant Pot over the trivet. I put them in a single layer, but stacking is just fine if needed.
2. Pressure cook. Secure the lid, set the knob to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure using the Manual or Pressure Cook setting. Once it’s done, let the pressure release naturally. That extra steam time helps the potatoes turn out soft and fluffy!
3. Finish & serve. Once the pin drops, open the lid and use tongs to transfer the potatoes to a plate. Slice them open, fluff the insides, and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Finally, load them up your favorite toppings — I’ve got ideas below!

My Recipe Tips

• What kind of potatoes to get: You can bake virtually any kind of potato, but Russet potatoes are particularly great due to their low moisture and high starch. This means fluffy insides and crispy skin! My personal faves are Yukon Gold, though.
• Potato size affects the cook time. I used medium potatoes and cooked them for 14 minutes. For small potatoes, 12 minutes usually does the trick. If yours are large, go up to 16-18 minutes, and if you have extra large potatoes, cook them for 20 minutes so they soften all the way through.
• Don’t skip the natural release. This helps the pressure cooker baked potatoes finish cooking and gives them that fluffy texture inside. A quick release can make them underdone or more dense.
• How to get crispy skin: After cooking, brush the potatoes with a little oil and pop them under the broiler for 4-6 minutes, until the skins get golden and crisp. Otherwise if super crispy skin is a priority for you, I prefer air fryer baked potatoes for that.
• Topping ideas: I usually go with butter (or garlic herb butter for something extra), sour cream, shredded cheddar, and chopped chives or green onions. If you have oven baked bacon on hand, I highly recommend crumbling it on top, too!
• Make it a meal: My latest favorite has been stuffing my Instant Pot baked potato with Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip — I love that it’s one appliance for the whole meal. You can also use any of the stuffing options in my stuffed sweet potatoes post.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Basic Instant Pot Baked Potatoes:

• 1 cup Water ▢
• 5 medium Potatoes (I used Russet) ▢
• Sea salt (to taste) ▢
• Black pepper (to taste) ▢

Optional Toppings:

• Butter ▢
• Sour cream ▢
• Chives ▢
• Cheddar cheese (shredded) ▢
• Cooked bacon (crumbled) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Place a trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot . Add the water.
2. Use a fork to poke holes all over the potatoes. (This will prevent them from exploding while cooking.)
3. Place the potatoes on top of the trivet.
4. Place the lid on the Instant pot and make sure the knob is set to sealed.
5. Select Manual, then High pressure and set the time for 14 minutes . When the timer goes off, use the natural pressure release (this took 6 minutes for my 6-quart Instant Pot).
6. Carefully remove the lid of the Instant Pot. Use tongs to remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot and transfer to a plate.
7. Slice the potatoes down the middle and fluff the insides. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. If desired, add your favorite toppings: butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese, and/or cooked bacon.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 medium potato

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the best texture, plus my favorite topping ideas and ways to turn these into a meal by stuffing them.
• Storage & meal prep: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. They last longer without toppings, of course.
• Reheat: Pop the potatoes in the microwave for a quick reheat, or warm them in a 400 degree F oven if you want the skins to crisp back up a bit.
• Freeze: Wrap each potato tightly and store in a zip lock bag or container. They’ll keep well in the freezer for 3-6 months.

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My Favorite Ways To Serve An Instant Pot Baked Potato

Instant Pot baked potatoes are super versatile, and I like to switch up what I serve with them depending on the night. Here are a few of my favorite combos:

• Steak – It doesn’t get more classic than a juicy sirloin steak ! I also love these spuds with a juicy filet mignon or ribeye . If you have a larger gathering, they make a great side for sirloin tip roast or even beef tenderloin .
• Seafood – These go with all kinds of fish and seafood! My latest faves include parmesan salmon steaks , herby baked halibut , and this nut-crusted red snapper recipe .
• Chicken – For a super easy dinner, whip up my pan seared chicken breast or crispy baked chicken legs while you’re cooking the baked potatoes in the Instant Pot.
• Pork – My air fryer pork chops are the reader favorite, but my pork steaks or even pulled pork sandwiches pair well, too.

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
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6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
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8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes (Fast & Easy)

Fluffy Instant Pot baked potatoes are so easy and faster than the oven! These are perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner side.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/instant-pot-baked-potatoes/

Ingredients

Basic Instant Pot Baked Potatoes:

• 1 cup Water
• 5 medium Potatoes (I used Russet)
• Sea salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Optional Toppings:

• Butter
• Sour cream
• Chives
• Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• Cooked bacon (crumbled)

Instructions

1. Place a trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot . Add the water.
2. Use a fork to poke holes all over the potatoes. (This will prevent them from exploding while cooking.)
3. Place the potatoes on top of the trivet.
4. Place the lid on the Instant pot and make sure the knob is set to sealed.
5. Select Manual, then High pressure and set the time for 14 minutes . When the timer goes off, use the natural pressure release (this took 6 minutes for my 6-quart Instant Pot).
6. Carefully remove the lid of the Instant Pot. Use tongs to remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot and transfer to a plate.
7. Slice the potatoes down the middle and fluff the insides. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. If desired, add your favorite toppings: butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese, and/or cooked bacon.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 medium potato

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the best texture, plus my favorite topping ideas and ways to turn these into a meal by stuffing them.
• Storage & meal prep: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. They last longer without toppings, of course.
• Reheat: Pop the potatoes in the microwave for a quick reheat, or warm them in a 400 degree F oven if you want the skins to crisp back up a bit.
• Freeze: Wrap each potato tightly and store in a zip lock bag or container. They’ll keep well in the freezer for 3-6 months.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Winter Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)