Instant Pot Herb Roasted Potatoes made easy in a pressure cooker. All you need is 15 minutes to turn baby potatoes into crisp, fluffy, and flavorful side dish the whole family will love!
Instant Pot, where have you been all my life?
I received an Instant Pot as a gift last Christmas, and it sat in our garage unused and almost forgotten for a couple of months. Not that I wasn’t excited to own the new craze in foodie town, but the thing had enough buttons to fly a plane, I was scared I’d press the wrong one and blow up our kitchen!
However, I’ve read plenty of rave reviews about this kitchen appliance and seen a plethora of delicious pressure cooker recipes on Pinterest I wanted to try. So early last month, I finally took my spanking new gadget out of the box, read the owners’ manual front to back twice thrice, made these pressure cooker herb-roasted potatoes, and it hasn’t left my kitchen counter since.
Guys, let me join the ever-growing flock of pressure cooking believers and say, Instant Pot is a must-have. If you’re struggling to have dinner ready for the family after a long day’s labor at work, this kitchen wonder will have delicious food on the table in a pinch.
Just imagine crisp, fluffy, and flavorful roasted potatoes, the whole family will love in 15 minutes or less! Pressure cooker potatoes will be your favorite recipe hack ever. You’ll have a mouthwatering side dish ready in less time it would take to preheat your oven.
True story–> I made one pound of baby potatoes for dinner last night, but since G and I were fighting fork to fork over the delicious pieces, I got up from the table and put in another pound in the Instant Pot. They were done before our roasted chicken and the rest of our meal lost steam.
Helpful tips
- I used olive oil to brown and crisp the potatoes because extra minutes on the treadmill to burn extra calories is never fun but feel free to swap with bacon or duck fat to amp up the flavor easily
- I browned the potatoes in the Instant Pot using the SAUTE feature, so I’ll have one less thing to wash. Add the potatoes in a single layer, so they crisp up nicely. You can cook in batches or pan-fry the potatoes in a skillet and just transfer to the Instant Pot to finish off.
- These roasted potatoes are customizable! They were amazing with the herb seasonings I tossed them with, but I’ve had equally delicious results with minced garlic, chopped shallots, Ranch seasoning, or Parmesan cheese.
- The baby potatoes I used were about 1 to 1 1/2 inches, and they pressure cooked to perfect tenderness in 7 minutes. For regular-sized potatoes, cut them into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- If you want to keep the potatoes warm for an extended period using the KEEP WARM Instant Pot feature, adjust the pressure cooking time to about 1 to 2 minutes less.
How to serve
- Enjoy these Instant Pot roasted potatoes as a great side dish to your favorite roasted meat and veggies. They’re also delicious tossed in mixed greens or turned into hot potato salad with choice of dressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic film, and put in the freezer until firm. When solid, transfer to a resealable bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- No need to thaw to roast. Lightly grease a baking pan with olive oil and arrange frozen potatoes in a single layer on the pan. Roast in a 400 F oven, turning halfway through, for about 20 to 25 minutes or until completely heated.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby Yukon golds and red potatoes, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup water or chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and pat dry. Using a fork, pierce the middle of each potato.
- In a small bowl, combine rosemary, thyme, marjoram, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- PRESS the SAUTE mode button on the Instant Pot. When HOT appears on the display, add oil and heat with the Instant Pot lid open.
- Add potatoes in batches and arrange in a single layer.
- Cook, rolling the potatoes on all sides, until lightly browned and crisp. Alternatively, pan-fry potatoes in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned and transfer to Instant Pot.
- Toss in herb seasonings. Add water or broth.
- Close and lock the lid, making sure the sealing valve is set on SEALING. Pressure cook for 7 minutes.
- Once done, use QUICK RELEASE by pressing CANCEL and then turning the steam floating valve on the lid to the VENTING position.
- Open lid and transfer potatoes to a serving platter. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Ann says
I have so much stock left in the IP. Is that intentional? What should I make the stock go away?
Lalaine says
I only use half a cup so I don’t normally have a lot of liquid left in the pot.
Karen says
Very good recipe. I used Baby Dutch potatoes. I cut ALL of them at east in half to increase the amount of crispy surfaces. Used coconut oil in lieu of olive oil. Added onion powder. Decreased Manual cook time to 5 minutes since smaller pieces. PERFECT. Already shared recipe with relatives and a girlfriend who all have the instant pot.
Lalaine says
Thank you so much, Karen, for the feedback. I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Jacquie says
Hi! I adore my instant pot! I just don’t understand how the potatoes can turn out crispy when they are pressure cooked with liquid. Can you explain that to me please?
Lalaine says
Hello Jacquie,
They won’t be as crispy as when roasted in the oven but they do have a better outside texture than if just steamed or boiled from browning them first. 🙂
Gina G says
I don’t have an actual Instant Pot brand, instead I have the Pressure Cooker XL. Would the directions be the same?
Lalaine says
I haven’t tried using the Pressure Cooker XL but I think the directions would be the same. I am not sure if the XL has a saute function but if not, just pan-fry the potatoes in a skillet stovetop and proceed with the recipe. 🙂
Lei says
Made these perfectly seasoned red potatoes last night. My reds were way larger so quartered and sautéed, added an extra minute which probably was not necessary-guests LOVED them. Definitely making them again. Thank you!
Lalaine says
Thank you for the feedback, Lei! I am glad everyone liked them.
Neil Morrison says
HI Lalaine, these were amazing. Thanks. If I double the amount of potatoes, do I need to double the amount of water?
Lalaine says
Yes, please add a bit more liquid. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Deborah says
Thank you for the recipe! I tried these with some modifications and they turned out great.
Lalaine says
Thank you for the feedback, Deborah. These potatoes are our favorite side dish at home and I am glad you liked them 🙂
Amy says
How much water do you add for the roasted potatoes?
Lalaine says
Hi Amy,
I add about 1/2 cup water or stock to the pot. 🙂
Kathy Penton says
I’m a bit confused. I’ve read we MUST use a minimum of 1 cup of liquid… does the 1/2 cup work because of the short cooking time?
Lalaine says
Hi Kathy,
I use only 1/2 cup for the weight of potatoes I usually cook and I am finding there’s even liquid left when the potatoes are done. I think it’s because the Instant Pot has a very good sealing mechanism that reduces evaporation.
Tammy says
I’m not sure, because I am currently trying this using the half cup liquid and my instapot said burn. So I just opened it back up and added another cup of liquid and started it over. We will see how it goes.
Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says
Mmm I love roast potatoes!
Lalaine says
Me, too!
Molly Kumar says
There’s nothing better than instant pot recipes on a busy day and this would be one family favorite recipe. The combination of herbs and olive oil.
Lalaine says
Yes, Instant Pot recipes have made my life a lot easier. No need to for take-out or delivery anymore 🙂
Natalie says
Many diets declared potatoes unhealthy, and that pissed me off because potatoes are great food. What makes potatoes unhealthy is its preparation. That’s why I love recipes like this one. Simple and delicious. AND totally healthy. I’m in love with herbed potatoes. I love how easy this recipe is to make. Pinning this for sure 😉
Lalaine says
Thanks a lot, Natalie! This is such a light, healthy way to eat potatoes.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
LOVE my Instant Pot – this looks like a great dish to try out in it. YUM!
Lalaine says
Isn’t it amazing? It’s definitely one of the best gifts I’ve received 🙂
soniya Saluja says
I absolutely love this recipe!! So easy and full of amazing flavors . Gonna try them soon !!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Those potatoes look gorgeous and can’t believe you made them in IP. I am yet to make full use of my IP and seeing all your recipes is making me want to try. The potatoes look so uniformly cooked.
Lalaine says
Thanks, Sandhya! I love my Instant pot. It is so versatile!
Ashley - Forking Up says
I just got an Instant Pot and am so excited to have this recipe! I am looking forward to much quicker meals.
Lalaine says
Thanks, Ashley! I love my instant pot. I can’t wait to try more recipes as well.