Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe creates that perfect contrast of a crispy skin with a fluffy interior in under an hour. It’s a simple, reliable way to enjoy baked potatoes without heating up your oven. Whether you’re serving them as a side or loading them up for a main, they’re a must-try for air fryer fans.
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional cracked black pepper
Optional garlic powder
Optional seasoning blend
Instructions
1. Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape while cooking.
2. Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Add any additional seasoning you’d like at this stage.
3. Place the potatoes in your air fryer basket, leaving space between each one for air to circulate. Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skins are crisp and a knife inserts easily into the center.
4. Slice open each potato, fluff the insides with a fork, and add your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, or chives.
Notes
Don’t skip piercing the potatoes—this keeps them from bursting.
For extra crispy skin, avoid wrapping in foil.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer to bring back the crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Baked Potato, Easy Sides