These easy and crispy air fryer baked potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. With a fluffy interior and a crispy skin, they are sure to please everyone. The air fryer cooks the potatoes evenly and quickly, resulting in a perfect texture and mouthwatering flavor. This recipe requires minimal ingredients and is super simple to make. Serve these delicious baked potatoes with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, chives, or bacon bits. They are also great on their own. Enjoy the convenience and deliciousness of air fryer baked potatoes!
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Toppings of your choice: sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits
Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle salt all over the potatoes, according to your taste.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Air fry the potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy.
- Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the center of the potato. If it easily slides through, they are ready.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Serve the air fryer baked potatoes with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, chives, or bacon bits.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Air frying the potatoes instead of traditional oven baking reduces the cooking time significantly.
The air fryer gives the potatoes a crispier skin compared to baking in the oven.
Using olive oil instead of butter makes these baked potatoes a healthier option.
You can also season the potatoes with herbs and spices like garlic powder, paprika, or rosemary for added flavor.
Air fryer baked potatoes are a convenient and delicious side dish for any meal.