Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
This recipe for Instant Pot baby potatoes with butter and parsley is the perfect side for all sorts of meals. It is so easy to steam baby potatoes int eh Instant Pot and I find it is my preferred method of cooking them these days.
Benefits of Using an Instant Pot to Cook Potatoes
- Time-Saving: Cooking baby potatoes in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker significantly reduces cooking time compared to traditional methods.
- Uniform Cooking: The pressure cooking mechanism ensures even cooking, preventing undercooked or overcooked potatoes.
- Retained Nutrients: Cooking under pressure can retain more nutrients compared to boiling or steaming, making your baby potatoes healthier.
Basic Recipe for Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
The potatoes used in this recipe are baby gold potatoes. However, other types of potatoes can be substituted, such as baby red potatoes, finger potatoes, even cut up large Idahoan potatoes.
Seasoning is very basic. It consists of garlic powder, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. You can cook the potatoes in water, but I prefer to use either vegetable or chicken broth.
This recipe is vegetarian if using butter and Parmesan cheese with water or vegetable broth. It can easily be made vegan by using margarine and no cheese. It is also gluten free.
Variations and Serving Suggestions
- Garlic and Herb Potatoes: Before cooking, toss baby potatoes in olive oil, minced garlic, and your choice of herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
- Spicy Potatoes: Add a dash of paprika, cayenne pepper, or any spicy seasoning before cooking for a kick.
Serve the buttered baby potatoes as a side dish, added to salads, or used as a base for potato salads.
I find the recipe goes well with traditional family dinner dishes such as air fryer pork chops or air fryer turkey breast.
Storage and Reheating
If you have leftovers, store the cooked baby potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be kept for up to 4 days. When reheating, you can use a microwave, oven, or stovetop, ensuring they are heated through before serving.
Conclusion
The Instant Pot provides a convenient method for cooking baby potatoes, yielding consistent results with minimal effort. By following the basic recipe and exploring variations, you can enjoy perfectly cooked baby potatoes suited to a range of dishes and preferences.
Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
These Instant Pot baby potatoes with butter and parsley are quick and easy to pressure cook and go well as a side dish with many different meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. gold baby potatoes, other baby potato variety, or larger potatoes cut into quarters.
- 1 c. water, vegetable, or chicken broth
- 3 T. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 t. garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- ¼ c. fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Optional Parmesan cheese to garnish
Instructions
Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot
Sprinkle the baby potatoes with garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Stir to combine.
Add water or broth to the pot and seal the cover.
Pressure cook on manual high pressure for 2 minutes.
Natural release the pressure for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure
Remove the lid and set aside.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add melted butter and parsley and toss to combine.
Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish as desired with Parmesan, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 254Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 182mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g
