Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe delivers perfectly crispy skin with a fluffy interior in just about 35 minutes. Using an air fryer, you can achieve a classic baked potato texture faster and with less oil, making it a convenient and healthier side dish option. Customize your potato with toppings like butter, shredded cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and green onions for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1-4 medium-sized russet potatoes
Seasoning
- 1-4 teaspoons oil (avocado or olive oil)
- ¼-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Optional Toppings
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumbled bacon
- Sour cream
- Green onions
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 370°F (188°C), allowing it to heat for at least 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare potatoes: Rinse and scrub each potato thoroughly to remove dirt and debris, then dry completely to promote crispy skin.
- Pierce potatoes: Use a fork to poke each potato 8-10 times to allow steam to escape during cooking, preventing bursting.
- Oil and salt potatoes: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over each potato and rub it evenly over the skin. Sprinkle approximately ¼ teaspoon of salt over each to enhance flavor and texture.
- Air fry potatoes: Place potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 35-50 minutes depending on size, flipping potatoes halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Serve and garnish: Remove potatoes when tender and crispy. Serve immediately topped with optional butter, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, and sliced green onions for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Cooking time varies with the size of the potato—larger potatoes require closer to 50 minutes.
- Make sure potatoes are dry before oiling to help the skin crisp properly.
- You can experiment with different oils like avocado or olive oil for varied flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, skip butter and sour cream or substitute with plant-based alternatives.
- Keep an eye on the potatoes after flipping to avoid overcooking or burning.
