Description
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are a family-friendly comfort food that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dry them.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 35 minutes, or until tender and crispy.
- Carefully remove and let cool, then serve with toppings.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, ensure the potatoes are as dry as possible before applying the olive oil. You can microwave the potatoes for 5-7 minutes before air frying to cut down cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg