Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Air fryer baked potatoes are a game-changer for your weeknight dinners, delivering a perfect balance of crispy skin and fluffy interior. With minimal effort, you can create a comforting dish that everyone will love. Imagine unveiling these golden-brown beauties at the dinner table, ready to be topped with your favorite condiments—from rich butter to zesty sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the russet potatoes. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and rub it in evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown and easily pierced with a fork.
- Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes before cutting them open and fluffing the insides with a fork. Add your desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium russet potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg