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    Published: Nov 5, 2019 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Instant pot roast potatoes

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    This instant pot roast potatoes recipe is super simple to make. It's fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside just how perfect roast potatoes should be! This pressure cooker roast potatoes is delicious and also quick to make in the instant pot. Let me show you how to make the best roast potatoes in the instant pot.

    Instant pot roast potatoes

    Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner and now is the best time to share my roast potatoes recipe with you. Oh roast potatoes! Before i got to this level of making crispy and fluffy potatoes, I have made many disapointing ones. Haven't we all been there? In pursuit of the perfect roast potatoes recipe! It took time developing, testing and retesting recipes but i eventually nailed the perfect roast potatoes recipe! so, if that's what you are looking for, you're in the right place.

    No Sunday roast is complete without roast potatoes and homemade roast potatoes is the best not just because you know exactly what's in it, you also determine the ingredients to add and how to preserve. If you're thinking oh here she goes again preaching homemade recipes..well that is what this blog is about - easy, quick, delicious homemade recipes that will give you top restaurant quality or better without breaking the bank. So yes homemade is best 🙂

    This pressure cooker roast potatoes recipe is fool proof, easy and made in the instant pot but you can also make it on the stovetop.

    Fool proof because you will get

    Crispy outer roast potatoes

    Fluffy inside roast potatoes

    Delicious roasties

    Another good thing is you only need very few ingredients to make it. Less than 5!

    Let's cook:

    roast potatoes made in instant pot pressure cooker

    Ingredients for roasted potatoes

    For this recipe, you will need:

    Potatoes: See notes in the frequently asked questions on the best type of potatoes to use for roast potatoes.

    Olive oil- You can substitute with duck fat.

    Salt : Unless you are on a no salt diet, you would need to add salt to taste.

    What else can i add to my roast potatoes?

    Ground black pepper

    Paprika

    How to make roast potatoes in instant pot

    For this recipe, you can either use the instant pot from start to finish or you can start with instant pot and roast in the oven. I have included steps for both methods.

    Peel potatoes and cut up in chunks of about 1.5 inches each. Rinse potatoes and add to the inner pot of the instant pot.
    Add enough water to just barely cover the potatoes and add salt to the potatoes.

    Cover instant pot and set to manual high pressure for 3 minutes then quick release.
    Drain potatoes in colander then give them a shake to scuff up the potatoes. Leave the potatoes to dry out for few minutes (this is to get crispy skin).

    Step 3: roast in Instant pot
    Turn on sautee function of the instant pot and add 4 tablespoon olive oil or duck fat in the inner pot of instant pot. Arrange potatoes in a single layer and brown (turn every few minutes till crispy and golden all over).

    or

    Step 3: roast in the oven
    Add olive oil or duck fat in baking tray then arrange the potatoes in single layer. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and roast in the oven at 220C for 20 minutes or till crispy and golden brown. Turn every 10 minutes in order to crisp all sides.

    Sprinkle with black pepper (optional). Serve and enjoy

    What to serve with roast potatoes

    Serve roast potatoes with 

    Instant pot chicken wing

    Orange baked chicken

    Yorkshire pudding

    Gravy

    Steamed vegetables like carrot, broccoli and parnsnip.

    roast potatoes, chicken thigh

    Tips to make roast potatoes crispy

    • Boil potatoes before roasting for fluffy, crispy result
    • Make sure to give the potatoes a good scuff in the colander
    • Add use fork to the potatoes to create crooks and for extra crispy
    • Make sure the roast potatoes are in single layer and not on top of each other when roasting.
    pressure cooker roast potatoes

    Frequently asked questions

    What type of potatoes are best for roasting

    Use any fluffy, floury potatoes like maris piper, King Edward potatoes if you are in UK. If in US Yukon golds, russet potatoes are substitute.

    Can you use white potatoes for roasting

    Absolutely. The roast comes out great.

    What's the best oil for roast potatoes

    Goose fat, duck fat, olive oil are all good for roasting potatoes. Olive oil is the healthier option.

    How to store roast potatoes

    Leave to cool completely before putting in airtight container or freezer bags and store in the fridge. It will keep fresh in the fridge for 3- 4 days. You can also store in the freezer. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

    instant pot roasted potatoes

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    Instant pot chicken curry

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    Instant pot roast potatoes
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    Instant Pot Roast Potatoes

    This instant pot roast potatoes recipe is super simple to make. It's fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside just how perfect roast potatoes should be! This pressure cooker roast potatoes is delicious and also quick to make in the instant pot. Let me show you how to make the best roast potatoes in the instant pot.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time3 mins
    roast time instant pot10 mins
    Total Time23 mins
    Course: Dinner, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: instant pot roast potatoes, pressure cooker roast potatoes, roast potatoes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Kemi
    Cost: £5

    Equipment

    • Instant pot pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 800 g potatoes Mary piper or King Edwards
    • 4 tbsp olive oil substitute duck fat
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper optional

    Instructions

    • Peel potatoes and cut up in chunks of about 2 inches each.
      Rinse potatoes and add to the inner pot of the instant pot.
    • Add enough water to just barely cover the potatoes and add
      salt to the potatoes. Cover instant pot and set to manual high pressure for 3
      minutes then quick release.
    • Drain potatoes in colander then give them a shake to scuff
      up the potatoes. Leave the potatoes to dry out for few minutes (this is to get
      crispy skin).
    • roast in Instant pot
      Turn on sautee function of the instant pot and add 4
      tablespoon olive oil or duck fat in the inner pot of instant pot. Arrange
      potatoes in a single layer and brown (turn every few minutes till crispy and
      golden all over).

      or
      roast in the oven
      Add olive oil or duck fat in baking tray then arrange the
      potatoes in single layer. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and roast in the oven
      at 220C for 20 minutes or till crispy and golden brown. Turn every 10 minutes
      in order to crisp all sides.
    • Serve and enjoy

    Notes

    Serve with chicken, yorkshire pudding, gravy, vegetables for perfect sunday roast
    Make sure to give the potatoes a good scuff in the colander
    Make sure the roast potatoes are in single layer and not on top of each other when roasting.

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