Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly cooked, crispy-skinned potatoes with a fluffy interior. Using an air fryer drastically reduces cooking time compared to traditional oven baking, making it a convenient and delicious option for a side dish or a comforting snack. Customize your potatoes with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chives, or cheese for a fulfilling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet or Idaho potatoes (7 ounces each, washed and dried)
Seasoning
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (divided)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Greek yogurt
- Butter
- Chili
- Chives
- Broccoli and cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Using a fork, pierce each potato all over to allow steam to escape during cooking, which helps prevent bursting and ensures even cooking.
- Season the Potatoes: Lightly spray each potato with olive oil spray, then season each with about 1/4 teaspoon of Kosher salt. This helps achieve a crispy skin.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping and cooking. The potatoes are done when a knife easily slides into the center.
- Serve and Garnish: Split the potatoes open, sprinkle with the remaining salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chives, butter, or cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- Air fryer cooking times may vary depending on the model and size of the potatoes; start checking at 35 minutes.
- Use similar-sized potatoes for even cooking.
- For crispier skins, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow hot air to circulate freely.
- Optional toppings can be adjusted according to dietary preferences and tastes.
- Piercing the potatoes is important to prevent bursting inside the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (about 7 oz)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: air fryer baked potato, easy baked potato, crispy skin potato, quick baked potatoes, healthy side dish
