Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes

As a potato-holic, I jump at every opportunity to taste this humble golden little gem. From Mashed Potatoes to Hashbrowns, Gnocchi, Potato Salad, Croquette, Poutine, Potato Soup, to Potato Pancakes…

And now, these gorgeous Crisp ‘n Creamy Roasted Potatoes in Instants Pot are my new obsession!!! 😀

Slightly crisp on the outside AND creamy smooth & fluffy light on the inside.

It’s like eating mini bites of mashed potatoes bursting in your mouth with pleasant aroma & delicious flavors. yum!!

You gotta try these super easy to make, kid-friendly, budget-friendly roasted potatoes. They make great sides or snacks for dinners, parties, potlucks, or picnics.

Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes Experiment

Pressure Cooker: Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
Altitude: close to sea level
Pressure: High Pressure (10.15~11.6 psi)
Pressure Cooking Time: 8 mins – 24 mins
Release Method: Quick Release

We conducted 6+ tests with mixed baby potatoes at different cooking times & different cooking methods (Pot-in-Pot vs. Steamer Basket) in our Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker.

Here are the Instant Pot Baby Potatoes Experiment Results:

From the experiments, we found that cooking baby potatoes in a Stainless Steel Steamer Basket is more ideal than a Stainless Steel container using the Pot-in-Pot cooking method.

So, our most desired result in pressure cooking baby potatoes is Test #6. It produced the best texture & mouthfeel.

Enjoy these Addictively Crisp ‘n Creamy Roasted Potatoes in Instant Pot!! 😀

Step-by-Step Guide: Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes

Super simple ingredients for this tasty Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes recipe 🙂

Pressure Cook Baby Potatoes

Pour 1 cup (250ml) cold water, then place a Stainless Steel Steamer Basket in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

Place 1.5 lb (680g) baby potatoes in the steamer basket.

Close lid and turn Venting Knob to Sealing position.

• Pressure Cooking Method: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 15 minutes, then Quick Release.

*Pro Tip: This will produce creamy and soft baby potatoes. If you prefer a firmer texture, reduce the pressure cooking time by a few minutes.

Once the pressure cooking cycle ends, carefully turn the Venting Knob to Venting position to release all the pressure.

Open the lid immediately once the Floating Valve has dropped.

Make Creamy Roasted Potatoes

Set aside the pressure cooked Instant Pot baby potatoes.

Discard water in the inner pot & towel dry inner pot.

Then, heat up the Instant Pot using the “Saute” function.

Press “Cancel” button, then “Saute” button.

Once the indicator says HOT, add 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter and 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in Instant Pot.

Add pressure cooked baby potatoes in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

With a wooden spoon, gently stir the baby potatoes in Instant Pot to coat them with butter.

Sprinkle 1 tsp (4g) garlic powder and 1 tsp (4g) onion powder on the baby potatoes. Gentle mix the baby potatoes, then allow the powder to darken & harden a little.

Taste & season Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes with salt and black pepper (if desired).

*Pro Tip: For reference, we used roughly 4 pinches of coarse kosher salt.

Serve Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes

The Roasted Potatoes in Instant Pot will be piping hot, so let it cool for roughly 5 minutes before serving.

*Pro Tip: Be sure to do a quick “taste-test” before they’re all gone! 😉

Enjoy your Crisp ‘n Creamy Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes!~ 🙂

Tools for Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes

• Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
• Steamer Basket
• Bamboo Wooden Spoons

Other Instant Pot Potatoes Recipes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes