Description
Create the perfect air fryer baked potato every time. You get a wonderfully crispy skin and a light, fluffy interior using this quick and simple method. This recipe celebrates the potato’s natural flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt (like sea salt or kosher salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Optional: Dried Rosemary or Thyme
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes well under running water. Dry them completely with a paper towel. Moisture prevents crisping.
- Prick each potato deeply about 6 to 8 times all over using a fork.
- Rub the entire surface of each potato with olive oil.
- Sprinkle generously with coarse salt, pepper, and any optional herbs. Make sure the salt adheres to the skin.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 30 minutes.
- Carefully flip the potatoes over.
- Continue to air fry for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the skin is very crisp and the center is soft when squeezed gently.
- Slice open immediately and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Always dry the potato skin thoroughly before oiling to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use Russet potatoes; their high starch content yields the fluffiest center.
- Cooking time varies based on potato size; check for tenderness around the 40-minute mark.
- For extra fluffy insides, you can microwave the potatoes for 3-4 minutes before air frying, then proceed with oiling and air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (plain)
- Calories: Approximately 160
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Varies based on salt added
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg