Plus, I share my grandmother’s amazing recipe for potato seasoning! Try serving this my Pioneer Woman Meatloaf recipe or with a Perfectly Seasoned Steak!
Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes
Guy, I’m gonna tell you a secret. The Instant Pot recipe book got this one wrong. (Gasp!) I don’t think anyone loves roasted potatoes as much as I do, so it was completely necessary to go against the grain and make one crucial change to their recipe. Let’s get into it.
How do you Roast Potatoes in the Instant Pot?
Here’s the secret: Pressure cook the potatoes first. Then saute them. (Seems like a given, right?) Welp, the folks at Instant Pot have you doing it the opposite way, which results in moist potatoes in a pool of chicken broth. 👇🏻This is what the potatoes look at after pressure cooking, but before sauteing. If you forget to pierce the potatoes like I did with a few, they may split. Not a big deal, but a good idea to give them a poke before pressure cooking.
Best Potatoes for Roasting
Yukon Golds are best for roasting. (Or baby Golds, in this case) Bon Appetite explains why: “There’s enough waxiness to hold their shape and develop nice caramelization on the outsides, while simultaneously having enough starch to make the interior creamy, silky, and luxuriously buttery. This is the real beauty of the Yukon Gold, what makes them the best potatoes for roasting. The crisp. The creaminess. The texture.”
What Size Instant Pot is needed?
-I have a 6 quart Instant Pot, although any size will work well with this recipe.
What if the Burn Indicator Turns on?
-The more I use the Instant Pot, the more I see this message. As long as I’ve made sure that I’ve removed any specs from the bottom of the pan before pressure cooking, I don’t worry about the message as it will go away with a little bit of time.
Can you Freeze Roasted Potatoes?
-Roasted potatoes can be frozen and reheated, but do lose a bit of their texture in doing so. The best way to freeze them is to wrap them in foil packets once they are completely cool. When ready to serve, unwrap them and bake in a 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
The Best Potato Seasoning
1 teaspoon Rosemary ¾ teaspoon oregano ¾ teaspoon thyme ¾ teaspoon sage 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon pepper
This seasoning is fantastic on chicken and pork too!
More Potato Recipes
Homemade French Fries Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken The Pioneer Woman’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole Mom’s Potato Salad Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Baked Potato Slices Crispy Breakfast Potatoes More Potato Recipes
