Ingredients

The following ingredients have 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)

Instruction

  • Place one cup of water in the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Add the wire rack insert.
  • Place the potatoes on the rack.
  • Place the regular lid on and set the pressure cooker to manual high pressure for 25 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure and carefully remove the potatoes and place on a cutting board.
  • Using a fork or the bottom of a cup, smash the potatoes until flattened slightly.
  • Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • Place the potatoes back on the rack, then put the air fryer lid on the Instant Pot.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy!