Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes
Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes deliver a fluffy, tender interior with a classic baked-potato taste, thanks to a light rub of olive oil and salt. They’re perfect as a simple side for weeknight dinners or as a canvas for hearty toppings at casual gatherings. Expect the familiar oven-baked texture in a fraction of the usual time.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook26 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Add water to the bottom of an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Place a rack or steamer basket above the water, making sure the water level stays below the rack.
- 2
Wash and dry the potatoes. Use a fork or sharp kitchen knife to pierce each potato 2 or 3 times.
- 3
Rub each potato with a little oil to lightly coat, then salt generously.
- 4
Place the potatoes in the steamer basket. Close and lock the lid. Set the pressure cook setting to high. Set the timer for 16 minutes. If your potatoes are larger than 14 ounces, pressure cook for 20 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
- 5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for best results, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Calories 188.46 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.11 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 41.01 g 15%
- Total Fat 2.1 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 5.34 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 6.41 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 28.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 850.78 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 20.29 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 31 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Russet Potato, Salt, and Water. Each serving provides about 188.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Russet Potato, Salt, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes?
- About 31 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 26 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 188.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Baked Idaho Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 188.46 calories and 4.11 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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