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.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: Not specified
  • Cook time: 12 minutes
  • Total time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 3
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Indian

Ingredients

  • 3 extra large Russet Potatoes
  • 1 cup Water

Method

Instant Pot Method:

  1. Firstly rinse and clean the potatoes under the running water. You may also use a vegetable scrub brush to remove the dirt.
  2. Next, add water to the instant pot insert. Place the trivet and then arrange the whole potatoes (or diced potatoes). Note: I have used extra-large Russet Potatoes (9 oz each) here.
  3. Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to " SEALING ". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and the cook time will vary according to the size of the potatoes. Diced Potatoes (1 inch), cook at high pressure for 3 minutes. Small/Baby Potatoes (1-1.5 inches), cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Medium Potatoes (2-2.5 inches), cook at high pressure for 6 minutes. Large Potatoes (4-5.5 inches), cook at high pressure for 10-12 minutes. Extra-Large potatoes (6-8 inches), cook at high pressure for 12-14 minutes.
  4. Once the instant pot beeps, Wait for Natural Pressure Release, and then open the lid. Check the doneness of potatoes by inserting a knife or fork in the center.
  5. 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.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.