Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air fryer baked potatoes are the best and easiest way to cook baked potatoes.  They make a simple, satisfying, and incredibly versatile side dish or meal.  This method of cooking potatoes delivers perfect results every time.  Add any toppings you like to satisfy your potato cravings.  Baked potatoes are a classic comfort food that is easy and delicious every time.  Once you try them they will become a regular part of your meal rotation.

Why use an air fryer?

• Making baked potatoes in the air fryer is faster than using an oven and gives you a crispier texture.  Hot air circulates around the potato, cooking it evenly without drying it out.  Compared to baking them in an oven, this method saves time and energy and always delivers delicious results.

Ingredients needed to make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes:

• Medium to large russet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Kosher or Himalayan salt
• Other optional seasonings:  black pepper, garlic salt or paprika

How to make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes:

• Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.

• Poke holes all over each potato with a fork.

• Brush the potatoes with olive oil and then cover generously with salt.  Rub the salt into the potatoes.

• Place potatoes in the air fryer basket or rack.

• Cook potatoes at 390-400 degrees for 35-40 minutes for medium potatoes, flipping them halfway through.
• Potatoes are done when the skin is crispy and a fork slides easily into the center.
• Serve plain or with your favorite toppings:  Butter, sour cream, broccoli, chili, grated cheese, chopped bacon, etc.  I like half broccoli and half turkey chili sprinkled with cheese as pictured in this blog.

Notes:

• Russet potatoes work best for baking.
• Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket or rack.
• Larger potatoes may need extra cooking time.
• Season potatoes immediately after cooking for extra flavor.

Other delicious side dish recipes to try:

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Crispy Potato Wedges

Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

LeAnn

Air fryer baked potatoes are the best and easiest way to cook baked potatoes.  They make a simple, satisfying, and incredibly versatile side dish or meal. 

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

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• Medium to large russet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Kosher or Himalayan salt
• Other optional seasonings:  black pepper, garlic salt or paprika

Instructions

 

• Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
• Poke holes all over each potato with a fork.
• Brush the potatoes with olive oil and then cover generously with salt.  Rub the salt into the potatoes.
• Place potatoes in the air fryer basket or rack.
• Cook potatoes at 390-400 degrees for 35-40 minutes for medium potatoes, flipping them halfway through.  Potatoes are done when the skin is crispy and a fork slides easily into the center.
• Serve plain or with your favorite toppings:  Butter, sour cream, broccoli, chili, grated cheese, chopped bacon, etc.  I like half broccoli and half turkey chili sprinkled with cheese as pictured in this blog.

• Notes:

  *Russet potatoes work best for baking. *Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket or rack. *Larger potatoes may need extra cooking time. *Season potatoes immediately after cooking for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g

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