Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Total Time
49 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
39 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(2)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 Russet potatoes (scrubbed and pricked with a fork)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pesto of choice (store-bought or homemade)
- Parmesan cheese (shredded (optional), vegetarian or vegan if necessary)
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Preparation
Step 1
Place one cup of water in the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Add the wire rack insert.
Step 2
Place the potatoes on the rack.
Step 3
Place the regular lid on and set the pressure cooker to manual high pressure for 25 minutes.
Step 4
Quick release the pressure and carefully remove the potatoes and place on a cutting board.
Step 5
Using a fork or the bottom of a cup, smash the potatoes until flattened slightly.
Step 6
Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Step 7
Place the potatoes back on the rack, then put the air fryer lid on the Instant Pot.
Step 8
Air fry at 400F for 12 minutes, then top each potato with ¼ cup pesto and sprinkle of parmesan cheese (if using). Set the Instant Pot Duo Crisp to the broil function using the air fryer lid. Broil for 2 minutes.
Step 9
Enjoy!
Step 10
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