Published: Feb 17, 2020 · Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 50 Comments

Instant Pot Ranch Salt Potatoes

Name: Instant Pot Ranch Salt Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds bite-sized potatoes (use thin-skinned like those described above); 1 C sea salt or kosher table salt; 6 C hot water; 1 stick salted butter; 1/4 C ranch seasoning mix; 2 TBS fresh chives (minced - Optional but so good)

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Salt potatoes (aka Syracuse Salt Potatoes) made in the Instant Pot are a delicious, easy, and popular recipe. They are creamy on the inside and drenched in a butter ranch seasoning making for the best salt potatoes you have ever had. This elevated salt potato recipe is simple and fast to make thanks to the Instant Pot or any electric pressure cooker.

The original recipe and photos are all over the internet and social media. However, though it is delicious as is, I wanted a bit more seasoning and flavor. I admit it was one of the first recipes I tried when I got my Instant Pot years ago. Since then I have tried to add more flavor to the basic boiling potatoes in salted water recipe and came up with this tastier version. You will surely love it!

Pressure cooking has made a comeback in the last few years for sure. Whether you have an Instant Pot or another electric pressure cooker, these are not your grandmother's pressure cookers. That is for sure. Most noteworthy, they do not seem as "scary" as those manual versions in the past. No need to be scared of these, I promise.

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Pressure Cooker Circa 1940

Here is the model I have had for a few years. It does so many things like making homemade yogurt, rice cooking, saute, and soup mode. The 8-qt size is the one we have. It is also big enough for our family of 5 - now when the boys are teens that may be a different story but for now, it is just perfect!

Instant Pot Duo 80 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer, 8-QT, Stainless Steel/Black

Why are Salt Potatoes so Popular

The reason they are so popular is simple. They are:

Creamy on the inside
Salty and tender on the outside
Budget-friendly, even when making a huge batch
Only need a few ingredients for a punch of flavor
So easy to make and ready in no time
The leftovers are so amazing and versatile (turn into a hash for breakfast!)
Perfect side dish for any meat - try these recipes!

Ranch Salt Potatoes are even Better!

So take all those above reasons for why salt potatoes are amazing and then add traditional ranch flavoring. Melted butter and the dried ranch dressing mix just put it over the top for more flavor without taking away from the crisp skin that salt potatoes have. This adds a bit of tang from the buttermilk and earthiness of the dried onions and herbs that are in the ranch seasoning. This is hands down the best mini potato recipe you can make in the Instant Pot.

Making the Best Instant Pot Salt Potatoes is Easy

Creamy on the inside and drenched in butter ranch seasoning make for the best salt potatoes you have ever had. Easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot. You only need a few ingredients to make these and several things you probably already have in your home.

If your family likes ranch dressing or ranch dip, you probably already have the packets or the big container of the ranch seasoning. If not, you will be buying these more often once you get addicted to these potatoes. Fresh chives are optional but we love having them on these plus it adds a pop of color and freshness. These Instant Pot baby potatoes are so quick and easy to make plus they are packed full of flavor with just a few simple ingredients.

What Kind of Potatoes Work for Salt Potatoes

You will want 3 pounds of small baby potatoes for this pressure cooker recipe. You can use whatever are your favorite as long as they are small or bite-sized. This recipe makes the best Instant Pot mini potatoes. The kinds of potatoes we have used and find work great are the following:

Yukon Gold
Red Potatoes
Dutch Yellow
Fingerling
Petite - comes in many colors like red, white, and purple?

To find out more about potato varieties, check out IDAHO POTATOES OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Ranch Salt Potato Ingredients

Here are the fees steps you need for the perfect side dish. Scrub the potatoes and remove any that look bad. In the insert of the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of salt and top with 6 cups of warm water. You want to make sure the water is warm enough to help dissolve the salt. Stir to ensure all the salt is dissolved.

Once dissolved, add the potatoes. Lock the lid in place and set the valve closed. Select MANUAL on the Instant Pot and set to 3 minutes.

Once the potatoes come to pressure and cook for the 3 minutes, leave the lid on and let it continue. Once the clock comes up to 15 minutes, release any remaining pressure. Move the valve to open carefully - STEAM WILL BE HOT!

potatoes submerged in the salted water

Drain the potatoes in a colander. The potatoes will be hot, tender, and the skins will be a bit shriveled from the salted water. Place the salt potatoes in a serving bowl and get the ranch mixture ready while the potatoes are still warm and will adhere to the mixture easily. Try to NOT gobble up too many at this time, they are so good even just this way but just wait - OMG!

"naked" salt potatoes

Melt the butter and whisk in the ranch seasoning mix.

Melted Butter & Ranch Seasoning

Pour the ranch butter mixture over the potatoes. Stir gently to coat evening. Dice the chives and sprinkle over the Ranch Salt Potatoes. If you like fresh herbs, diced chives, parsley, and dill are all wonderful with this Instant Pot salt potato recipe.

Instant Pot Ranch Salt Potatoes

What to Serve with Salt Potatoes

All of these recipes are great main course ideas to serve with potatoes. Salt potatoes are a simple dish that goes well with chicken, beef, or any protein. Try one of these and have a complete meal.

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