Description
Create the ultimate air fryer baked potato with incredibly crispy skin and a perfectly fluffy interior. This quick method beats the oven every time for a simple, delicious side dish.
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes (medium to large): 4
- Olive Oil or Avocado Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Coarse Salt (Kosher or Sea Salt): 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Clean the potatoes well under running water. Dry them completely with a paper towel. Moisture prevents crispiness.
- Prick each potato several times deeply with a fork. This allows steam to escape, preventing explosions and promoting a fluffy center.
- Rub each potato generously with the oil. Make sure the entire skin surface is coated.
- Sprinkle the oil-coated skin heavily with coarse salt and pepper. The salt draws out moisture, aiding crisping.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the seasoned potatoes directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
- Air fry for 30 minutes.
- Flip the potatoes carefully. Continue air frying for another 10 to 15 minutes, depending on size, until the skin is deeply golden and crisp.
- Test for doneness by squeezing gently; the potato should yield easily. If needed, cook for 5 more minutes.
- Slice open immediately and fluff the interior with a fork before serving with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly rub the potatoes with a thin layer of baking powder mixed with the salt before oiling.
- If you have very large potatoes, you may need to add 5-10 minutes to the total cook time.
- Always place potatoes in a single layer for even air circulation.
- If you like your potatoes extra soft inside, wrap them loosely in foil halfway through cooking, but this will slightly reduce skin crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American/Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 500mg (varies based on added salt)
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg