Enjoy your Idaho Potatoes

Russet potatoes are grown in many states, however, only potatoes grown in Idaho can be called Idaho® potatoes. Idaho’s ideal growing conditions – the rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation – are what differentiate Idaho® potatoes from potatoes grown in other states. Below you’ll find recipes made with delicious Idaho potatoes.

Baked Potatoes 4 Ways

Conventional Oven

Pre-heat oven to 450°F.
Pierce each potato 2-3 times.
Rub each potato with oil and salt.
Place on a cookie sheet or baking pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Microwave

Pierce each potato 2-3 times.
Rub each potato with oil and salt.
Place potatoes in a circle on a paper towel, leaving a 1-inch space between each potato.
Cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork, turning once.
Let potatoes stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Instant Pot

Place 1 cup water in the bottom. Place a rack or steamer basket over the water.
Pierce each potato 2-3 times.
Rub each potato with oil and salt.
Place the potatoes in the steamer basket and set pressure cook setting to high. Pressure cook on high for 16 minutes. Potatoes larger than 14 ounces pressure cook for 20 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally.
Do not attempt to make this without water – pressure cookers need liquid.

Air Fryer

Heat air fryer to 400°F.
Dry potatoes.
Pierce each potato 2-3 times.
Rub each potato with oil and salt.
Air fry for 30-40 min. until tender when pierced with a fork (internal temperature reaches 210°). Time depends on your appliance, size of your potatoes and how many you cook at once.