Description
Learn how to make deliciously crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and healthy side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 large russet potatoes (scrubbed and dried)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Toppings:
- butter
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- chives
- bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt.
- Cook: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Air fry for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the center.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer, cut a slit on top, gently squeeze to open, add desired toppings, and serve hot.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the potatoes.
- For extra fluffy insides, allow the potatoes to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Yukon gold potatoes can also be used for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
