Description
This air fryer baked potato recipe provides a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly crispy skin and fluffy insides using an air fryer. With simple seasoning and optional toppings, it’s a versatile side or main dish that suits any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes (washed and scrubbed thoroughly)
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (adjust based on personal taste preference)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust based on personal taste preference)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (adjust based on personal taste preference)
Optional Toppings
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Chives
- Cheese
- Bacon bits
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes: Rinse each russet potato under running water and scrub lightly with a brush to remove dirt and impurities.
- Dry the potatoes: Use a clean kitchen towel to thoroughly dry the washed potatoes, ensuring the skin is dry for crispiness.
- Poke holes: Using a fork, pierce each potato about 6-8 times to allow steam to escape during cooking, preventing bursting.
- Prepare seasoning mixture: In a bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Coat the potatoes: Brush or spray the seasoned olive oil mixture generously all over the potatoes to ensure even seasoning and crisp skin.
- Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer temperature to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for approximately 5 minutes.
- Place potatoes in air fryer: Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket so they don’t touch each other, allowing proper air circulation for even cooking.
- Cook the potatoes: Air fry for 30-35 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for uniform crispness.
- Check doneness: Insert a knife or fork into the thickest part of a potato to test if it slides in easily; if not done, continue cooking in 5-minute increments until tender.
- Rest the potatoes: Remove the baked potatoes from the air fryer and let them sit for a few minutes to allow steam inside to settle.
- Serve with toppings: Split open the potatoes and add your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, or bacon bits to taste.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning quantities according to preference for salt and pepper.
- Make sure potatoes are similar in size to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation.
- Check potatoes for doneness at 30 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Use a fork or knife as doneness test to ensure potatoes are fluffy inside.
- Optional toppings can be customized based on dietary preferences or availability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato with toppings
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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