Description
Experience the perfect baked potato in less than an hour with this easy air fryer recipe. Crisp skin, fluffy insides, and minimal prep make this a weeknight hero for any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty air fryer, you can enjoy a comforting classic faster and healthier than traditional oven baking. Customize with your favorite toppings for a satisfying side or main dish any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-4 medium russet potatoes
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Optional: black pepper, garlic powder, chives
Instructions
- Wash and dry potatoes thoroughly.
- Prick potatoes all over with a fork.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and optional spices.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place potatoes in air fryer basket, spaced apart.
- Cook for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check doneness with a fork.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Cut open, fluff with a fork, and add toppings.
Notes
- Adjust cook time based on potato size and air fryer model.
- For extra crispy skin, brush a little more oil halfway through cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg