Description
Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these air fryer baked potatoes are a quick and easy side dish made without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped chives, crumbled bacon, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
- Dry the potatoes with a towel and pierce each a few times with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them.
- Cook for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until a fork easily pierces the center.
- Slice open, fluff the insides with a fork, and add desired toppings.
Notes
Use sweet potatoes for a naturally sweeter version.
Add garlic powder or smoked paprika to the oil for extra flavor.
For a heartier meal, top with chili, beans, or sautéed veggies.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 5–7 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
