These 8 simple Instant Pot potato recipes are all you need to dress up your dinner with a satisfying side dish that is economical, planet friendly, and super easy to make.
» Try this potato leek soup. Also see 10 Instant Pot Side Dishes to Serve With Anything

You will find a variety of potato recipes here, from mashed potatoes to scalloped and “baked”, to make your dinner prep quick and easy. With so many options, you could choose a different recipe for every night of the week.
Of course, we always use our trusty Instant Pot to make these recipes, because it’s all done in one pot and it cooks so fast, with great results. See how to use the Instant Pot, if you’re new to it.
Also see our list of fantastic cauliflower recipes that you can make it the Instant Pot. These are great for when you want to go low-carb but you crave something like potatoes.
Instant Pot Pro Plus
Now you can control your pot wirelessly through an app. Cool-touch handles on the pot itself, and an automatic locking pressure release valve for greater safety. This one does it all.
Other recipe compilations you might like:
- 10 Instant Pot Side Dishes to Serve With Anything
- 20 Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
- 11 Instant Pot Meals in Under 30 Minutes
Simple Potato Side Dishes to Make
For most of these recipes, you will put water in the bottom of the pot and set the potatoes on the trivet. This keeps the potatoes off the bottom of the pot and adds the necessary water to create the pressure. This way, the potatoes won’t set off the burn notice and they won’t get waterlogged.
Why Use An Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. And there are many accessories that will help you get more out of your Instant Pot.
If you don’t have one yet, check out our guide on which one to buy. Also see our guide to How to Use an Instant Pot for more information.
- Don’t Have an Instant Pot Yet? This guide can help you choose the right one.
- See reviews and prices for Instant Pots on Amazon.
- Learn some great Instant Pot Tips & Tricks.
- Click to find more recipes to make in your Instant Pot.
Main Dishes to Serve This With
This is a great side dish to serve with just about any main dish protein. I like to serve it with chicken and pork. Here are a few options to enjoy:
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Laura spends a lot of her time cooking and creating recipes to share. She loves traveling and learning about new foods around the world to bring into her own recipes at home.