Instant Pot Red Potatoes

These Instant Pot Red Potatoes are a perfectly seasoned side dish that go with so many main courses. You’ll love how easy it is to make fork tender red potatoes in the instant pot.

Instant Pot Steamed Red Potatoes

The butter melts perfectly on these delicious potatoes. The flavor is divine! You can add any seasonings you love; we used salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. These seasonings are crowd-pleasers and compliment any other dishes you serve with the potatoes.

You can cook however many potatoes you need for the meal you are serving. The cooking time remains the same. So you can cook red potatoes for two or more! It all depends on how many potatoes you can fit in your instant pot. That makes this a great easy side dish for entertaining.

Love making potatoes in the instant pot? Check out Cubed Sweet Potatoes In The Instant Pot, Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes, and this Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe. Some of our favorite easy side dishes!

How To Make Instant Pot Red Potatoes

First prep your potatoes. Wash them and chop into uniform pieces (halves or quarters).

Open up the instant pot and pour in a cup of water. You can use a trivet or place the potatoes directly in the water.

Turn the valve to sealing and set to high pressure for 7 minutes. When cooking time is over, quick release the steam. Once the pin has dropped, open the instant pot and remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon.

Place potatoes in a mixing bowl with small slices of butter. The heat from the potatoes will melt the butter. Sprinkle on seasonings and toss potatoes with a spoon to coat in melted butter and seasonings. Now they’re ready to serve!

Cooking Tips

• Totally up to you to peel the potatoes or not. It’s your preference
• Can slice potatoes into quarters or halves depending on the size of the potatoes. If they are particularly small, you may not need to cut them at all
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the potato pieces from the instant pot, leaving behind the excess water
• Seasonings and butter are optional in this recipe

Why Are Red Potatoes The Best For Cooking?

They are low-starch potatoes with a waxy peel enables them to keep their shape while cooking. This makes them perfect for serving in dishes where you want potato pieces, not mashed potatoes.

What To Serve With Instant Pot Red Potatoes

Classic, hearty main courses make a delicious, complete meal with red potatoes. Some of our favorites for entertaining: Instant Pot Bone-In Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Filet Mignon Steak, and Air Fryer Mahi Mahi.

These seasoned red potatoes also go great with a crisp, fresh side salad. Try this Artichoke Salad With Tomatoes And Canned Artichoke Hearts, Kale Salad Recipe With Raisins And Sunflower Seeds, or Spinach Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad. Easy salads with so much flavor!

More Instant Pot Side Dishes To Try

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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

Instant Pot Rice A Roni

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

Frozen Brussels Sprouts In The Instant Pot

See Also:

• Frozen Chicken Strips In The Air Fryer
• Easy Baked Whole Red Snapper
• Homemade Meatloaf In The Air Fryer
• Mashed Potatoes In The Instant Pot
• Roasted Potatoes In The Instant Pot
• Baked Potatoes In The Instant Pot