We’ve got twenty delicious Instant Pot potato recipes for every taste, meal, and craving. From the basics to your favourite soups, we’ve got a dish for you to try!

Take a look in the dark, dry corners of your kitchen and you likely have a few spuds lying around. From the paleo eater to the plant-based eater, potatoes are a staple in nearly every home. They are an economical, easy-to-get, easy-to-store starch that provides great versatility, energy, and taste.

Potatoes are comforting with many hearty options. From our favourite fried foods like fries and hash browns to creamy, cheesy, bacon-y soups, potatoes are often thought of as an indulgent option. Today, we’ll be featuring both healthy and more decadent, comforting recipes for your pressure cooker. No matter your preference, your craving, or your dietary restrictions, we’ve got an awesome Instant Pot potato recipe for you today in this roundup!

The basics

These are your basic, go-to side Instant Pot recipes with potato. The potato is the main star in these dishes, and they’re ones you’re familiar with. These will come in handy for weeknight cooking, meal prep, entertaining, and just enjoying potatoes for what they are in all of their delicious glory. Whether you like crispy spuds, a good mash, or simple baked potatoes, you’ll want to bookmark these.

Crispy potatoes from Nom Nom Paleo

Crispy potatoes are arguably the best food in the world. I don’t mean to be over-enthusiastic, but c’mon… just looking at these is craving-worthy! This recipe is technically a 2-step affair, but it’s so worth it. The Instant Pot cooks the potatoes through perfectly in just a few minutes, and all that’s left is a quick brown. No more burnt or under-cooked potatoes. These are fantastic for breakfast or a simple starchy lunch side.

Baked potatoes from Self Proclaimed Foodie

Who doesn’t crave a baked potato sometimes? It’s the simplest thing ever, yet it’s so satisfying. With so many options for toppings whether you’re a salt and butter kinda guy or a fully loaded kinda gal, you can always get creative and make a fantastic meal with baked spuds. You can cook up to 3 lbs. of potatoes in your Instant Pot in just 12-20 minutes!

Mashed potatoes from Skinnytaste

Mashed potatoes deserve a spot in your weekly meal lineup. They’re hearty and comforting, perfect for soaking up sauces and serving with roast meats. You need a go-to mashed potato recipe for the Instant Pot, and this one is it. It’s healthy and lightened up without sacrificing any crucial ingredients or the flavour you love.

Brown butter potatoes from Eat Well 101

If brown butter sounds like a good idea – and truly, when doesn’t it? – this recipe is for you. Another basic cooking method with huge flavour results, these butter and herb-tossed ‘taters are a cracker of a side dish that you’ll have trouble keeping on the table for long.

Instant Pot Potato Soups, Stews & Curries

Leek, kale & potato soup from Instant Pot Eats

Let’s begin with some lighter fare. This veggie-packed soup is perfect during any season. With garlic and onion flavour from fresh chopped leeks and vitamin-rich kale, you can feel good about chowing down on this. It freezes beautifully and it’s perfect for meal prep, finished off with cheddar and parsley for a flavour punch. This is a good dish for sneaking veggies into the kids’ diets too!

Potato & corn chowder from Damn Delicious

This chowder is going to hit the spot for all your cravings. It’s rich and creamy, blended with potatoes and heavy cream, finding that sweet middle ground between soup and stew that chowder is defined by. It’s cooked with crispy bacon and bacon drippings for a serious flavour boost. It’s just a little bit spicy. It’s what’s for dinner.

Loaded potato soup from Belle of the Kitchen

Loaded potato soup is a classic restaurant recipe. By no means is it what most would consider healthy, but it’s certainly fun. Some nights call for abandoning reason and indulging in what makes sense – potatoes, cheese, and bacon all cooked together for a brilliant, crowd-pleasing 20-minute meal.

Hearty chicken & potatoes from Instant Pot Eats

If you’re looking for a complete one-pot meal with protein, veggies, starch, and flavour, this is it. This rustic meal comes together with a blend of chicken thighs and chicken breast while the leeks, veggies, and butter infuse the potatoes. The potatoes add a little thickness to the broth here, and you’ve got a rich, jam-packed super star stew!

Beef stew with potatoes from Savory Tooth

You know we had to include a classic beef stew recipe. All of the best beef stews have a few staple ingredients, one of which is the potato! Chunks of potato, beef, carrot, and celery make every bite nutritious, filling, and rich with the best texture. You can get great results in your Instant Pot in record time instead of watching over the stove for an entire day.

Moroccan lamb stew with potatoes from Instant Pot Eats

With distinct Moroccan flavour, tender juicy lamb, veggies, a rich sauce to soak in, and hearty potatoes, you just can’t go wrong with this stew. Warm up and stay full with this aromatic tagine. It’s healthy, too, with both the dairy-free and gluten-free seal of approval.

Aloo matar from My Heart Beets

Aloo matar is basically just potato and pea curry in a fragrant tomato sauce. It’s humble, very budget-friendly, and often easy enough to put together without having to make a run for the grocery store. This plant-based dish has never been easier than it is in the Instant Pot. Forget takeaway and make this nourishing dish at home.

Potato, spinach & sausage soup from Eat Well 101

Meat and potatoes is always a good idea. It’s even better in hearty and delicious broth, tossed with fresh greens, and spiced to perfection. The best part? The ease of making this awesome soup in your Instant Pot.

Potato & ham soup from Simply Happy Foodie

Everyone knows that the combination of ham and potatoes is undeniably good. It’s best in soup where potatoes can be their creamy selves, and ham can be its smoky self, and everyone gets alone just fine. Better than fine, really. This soup is a tasty winter warmer the whole family will enjoy.

Butter chicken & potato curry from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

This Indian-inspired butter chicken dish has all the flavour you love mixed with big chunks of potato for an awesome curry feeling in this spicy, satisfying at-home craving-buster of a recipe.

Other potato sides & mains

Potato Salad With Tangy Vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free) from Instant Pot Eats

This Instant Pot potato salad is a great example of using the pressure cooker for spring and summer dishes. It’s a fantastic salad to bring to a barbecue party, picnic in the park or to enjoy as a nutritious, balanced meal at home. Mixed with lovely green beans, peas, pickles, and zesty shallot vinaigrette, it’s vegan, gluten-free and Whole30 friendly.

Twice baked potato casserole from Cooking With Janica

This twice baked potato casserole is a great side dish any night of the week. This is also a really nice freezer meal to have handy. Potatoes, bacon, cheese, and sour cream pair beautifully in this slice that’ll help balance out any meal and fill the family up. This is sure to be a winner.

Irish colcannon from Hey Let’s Make Stuff

These Irish mashed potatoes are a staple dish. They’re mixed with leeks, garlic, cabbage, and lots of butter for a unique taste – perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! You can always sub out the cabbage in this dish for another favourite or in-season green you enjoy.

Scalloped potatoes from Joanie Simon

Scalloped potatoes are a beloved recipe for holiday tables in particular, but they’re good all the time. They’re a rich and creamy side for any protein and greens combo. They’re often made from a boxed mix, but this homemade version couldn’t be easier with the help of your Instant Pot.

Meatloaf & mashed potatoes from I Wash, You Dry

You can’t beat this combination. If you’re looking for a way to make it all come together at once in your Instant Pot, this is the only tutorial you need. You can really work to adapt this to any meatloaf recipe you like the best, too, so you can mix and match different types of meat and flavour profiles. No matter, this is a great into to cooking with different layers!

Spanish chorizo & potato hash from Recipe This

Finally, if you want some starchy action in your breakfast meal, this is the hash for you. Fatty, juicy, and flavourful Spanish chorizo plus hearty potato hash is the best way to wake up on the right side of the bed! Prep this the night before and get it started by pressing the button as soon as you wake up for a low-effort hot plate before you shuttle off to work.

That’s all for today! You should have no trouble using up your potatoes now with all of this delicious inspiration. Enjoy and make sure you share this article if you loved it!

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