Instant Pot Whole Red Potatoes (Perfect Texture)
You’re going to love how easy it is to cook Instant Pot Whole Red Potatoes that have the perfect texture. This is a hands-off healthy side dish that can be served in a variety of ways.
Recipe Highlights
Red potatoes are considered a nutritious food since they have potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, fiber, and B vitamins. Most people boil red potatoes on the stovetop to cook them. But, this method for cooking them in a pressure cooker is so much easier.
You can literally dump the potatoes in the pot, push start, and walk away for 30 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, just remove the lid and enjoy perfectly cooked potatoes with no fuss.
Serve the cooked red potatoes plain, or with your choice of butter, ghee, or coconut oil. Or, mash them up and serve them as mashed potatoes. You can also transform cooked red potatoes into a potato salad. The possibilities are endless!
Recipe Steps
I promise that you are going to love how much easier it is to cook potatoes in the Instant Pot versus cooking them in the oven.
Here are the steps to making these perfectly cooked red potatoes in the pressure cooker.
Step One
The first step is to wash the potatoes and give them a pat dry with a clean towel. You’ll be able to cook about 4 medium sized red potatoes in a 3-quart Instant Pot or 8-12 medium red potatoes at a time in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
Step Two
Next, add one cup of water to the base of your pressure cooker, place the stainless steel trivet in the bottom, and add the potatoes to the base on top of the trivet. Lock on the lid and set the timer to 10 minutes on high pressure.
As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Three
Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for about 10 minutes. Then, use the quick release to release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid and use tongs to grab the potatoes.
Step Four
As mentioned above, there are lots of ways you can serve red potatoes. The most common way is to slice them and then serve them plain or with a pat of butter.
FAQs
Maybe, because the red skin likely has more antioxidants than plain skin.
They have a creamy texture and are usually less crumbly than a cooked Russet potato.
Store any cooked potatoes in a glass dish with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Other Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Recipes You Might Like
- Instant Pot Artichokes
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
- Instant Pot Carrots
- Instant Pot Whole Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Cooked Cabbage
- Instant Pot Whole Butternut Squash
Or, see all of my healthy Instant Pot recipes.
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PrintInstant Pot Whole Red Potatoes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
You’re going to love how easy it is to cook Instant Pot Whole Red Potatoes that have the perfect texture. This is a hands-off healthy side dish that can be served in a variety of ways.
Ingredients
- 4–8 medium red potatoes
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes and give them a pat dry with a clean towel.
- Add one cup of water to the base of your pressure cooker, place the stainless steel trivet in the bottom, and add the potatoes to the base on top of the trivet.
- Lock on the lid and set the timer to 10 minutes.
- When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Then, use the quick-release to get rid of any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid and use tongs to transfer the potatoes to a serving plate. Slice the potatoes and serve, or store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You’ll be able to cook about 4 medium red potatoes in a 3-quart Instant Pot pressure cooker or up to 8-12 medium red potatoes in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- If your potatoes are small (less than 2 1/2 inches long), then you can reduce the cook time to 8 minutes. If your potatoes are large (longer than 3 inches long), then you should increase the cook time to 12 minutes.
- Category: Side dish
- Method: pressure cooker, instant pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: instant pot red potatoes, pressure cooking potatoes, instant pot potatoes
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Directions don’t suggest fork pricking the potatoes but the photo suggests that you did prick them.
To prick or not to prick ????
thx
Thanks, Stu! I had originally pricked the potatoes, but then updated the recipe when I learned you don’t need to prick them. So, just wash them and pop then into the Instant Pot. No need to prick! 🙂
What if you use non electric pressure cooker
The time is the same.
What if I have a large family— can I throw in as many red potatoes as will fit? Thank you!
Yes, as long as you don’t fill it more than 75% full.
Thank you! I am hoping to get more use from my Instant Pot but I am quite timid. The potatoes turned out great. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I’m glad you had a good experience with the potatoes.
Hi I want to use the small little bag of red potatoes.They are approximately the size of a golf ball. What you recommend for a cooking time?
Hi Julie, I would just do 5 minutes on high pressure, with 10 minutes natural release.
Thanks Carrie, Be safe and stay healthy!
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I’m using your recipe to make potato salad. Do you think I should cook them with less time?
Nope, you don’t have to cook them for less time. You still want to be sure they get cooked through.
I haven’t tried your recipe yet, but definitely will soon. I just wanted to thank you for adding the size of the IP to use, as I have noticed that not many of the recipes I have encountered will state whether to use a 3, 6, or 8 qt when it is written. I have the IP Mini (which I love, love, love), but find that the majority of the recipes are for the 6 qt which is of course the most popular size I assume. Fortunately I have been able to use most of the 6 qt recipes in my 3 qt.
Of course, you’re so welcome, Carlene! I also have an IP Mini, and I’m glad to know you’ve been able to adapt recipes to make it work. Cheers!
What’s the best way to reheat these potatoes – they are delicious!
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Honestly, I usually use the microwave or the air fryer to re-heat. Glad you enjoyed them!