Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe gives you perfectly crispy skin and fluffy insides with minimal effort. Using an air fryer speeds up the baking process while ensuring consistently delicious results. Ideal as a quick side dish or a base for your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, chives, or cheese.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Optional Toppings
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Chopped chives
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking from the start.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Rub each potato evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt to season the skin and help crisp it during cooking.
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket with space between them to allow proper air circulation. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even crispiness and tenderness.
- Check for Doneness: The potatoes are done when the skin feels crisp and a fork easily pierces the center.
- Serve: Carefully remove the potatoes, make a slit down the center, and fluff the insides with a fork. Add butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, or your favorite toppings while hot and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the size of your potatoes; larger potatoes might need a few extra minutes.
- For extra crispy skin, extend the air fryer cook time by 2 to 3 minutes.
- Leftover baked potatoes can be reheated in the air fryer for 5 to 7 minutes to restore crispiness.
- You can customize toppings based on dietary preferences and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato without toppings
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
