Instant Pot to the rescue for the fastest, easiest potato side dish of your life! These steamed potatoes come out perfectly cooked and fluffy every time thanks to the pressure cooker's magic. Weeknight dinner hero!
Wash and scrub the potatoes, and cut that are larger than 2 inches in half [Note 1].
Place the steamer basket or trivet in the Instant Pot, and add the potatoes and sprigs of parsley. Sprinkle with the salt, then pour the water in.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and lock it into place. Flip the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Select the “Manual” setting on high and adjust the cook time to 5 minutes.
When the cook time is complete, manually release the pressure. Once the pin drops and there's no more steam coming out, carefully remove the lid and set it aside.
Turn the unit off and drain the potatoes completely.
To serve, transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and top with butter, or some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
You can also use regular potatoes, cut them into 1-2 inch-sized chunks.