This incredible air fryer baked potato recipe delivers the perfect balance of crispy skin and fluffy interior in just 40 minutes. Skip the long oven baking time and achieve that restaurant-quality result right at home. With only 168 calories per serving and packed with potassium, these potatoes make a wholesome side dish or satisfying main course. The best part? You’ll only need 5 minutes of prep time to create this healthier version of a classic comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: 4 medium-sized, uniform potatoes for even cooking
- Oil: Your choice of canola, olive, or avocado oil for a crispy skin
- Sea Salt: To enhance the potato’s natural flavors
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly scrub potatoes under running water and dry them well with paper towels. Your potatoes need to be completely dry for the best results!
- Season: Lightly coat each potato with your chosen oil and generously sprinkle sea salt all around. This creates that delightful crispy skin!
- Air Frying: Place prepared potatoes in your air fryer basket, set temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 30 minutes
- Check & Finish: Test doneness with a fork – it should slide in easily. If needed, flip and cook for additional 5 minutes until perfectly tender
- Serve: Carefully remove your potatoes using oven mitts or tongs and let them rest briefly before serving
Serving Suggestions
These air fryer baked potatoes make a wonderful base for so many toppings! Load them up with butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives for a classic combo. Want something heartier? Add crumbled bacon, broccoli florets, or your favorite chili on top. For a lighter option, try a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh herbs.
Storage Tips
If you have leftover baked potatoes, let them cool completely, then pop them in an airtight container. They’ll stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, just put them back in the air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or until they’re warm through. The skin will get nice and crispy again!
Recipe Tips
Pick potatoes that are about the same size so they’ll cook evenly. Don’t skip drying the potatoes – it helps make the skin extra crispy! If your potatoes are extra large, you might need to add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time. Want to check if they’re done? A fork should slide in easily, like butter.
Variations
Try sweet potatoes instead of russets for a different flavor – just watch them closely as cooking times might vary. For extra flavor, rub the skins with garlic powder or ranch seasoning before cooking. You can also wrap them in foil if you prefer softer skins, but you’ll miss out on that amazing crispiness!
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Paper Towel
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes fairly uniform in size
- oil canola, olive oil, avocado oil, cooking spray, etc.
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the potatoes then pat them dry with a paper towel. Place four medium russet potatoes in your fryer basket. Lightly brush the outsides of the potatoes with oil, or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle sea salt on all sides.
- Set air fryer to 400 degrees and cook potatoes for 30 minutes. Check the potatoes to see if they are fork tender (the fork slides easily to the center). Flip potatoes and cook for 5 more minutes if necessary.
- Use oven mits or tongs to remove the potatoes to a plate.
