Description
Learn the simple technique to cook Russet potatoes in your air fryer for perfectly crispy skin and a light, fluffy interior quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes well under running water and dry them completely with a paper towel.
- Use a fork to pierce each potato deeply 6 to 8 times all over the surface. This allows steam to escape.
- Rub the exterior of each potato evenly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the coarse salt and pepper over the oiled skin, pressing lightly so the seasoning adheres.
- Place the prepared potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch if possible.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 35 to 45 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the cooking time.
- Check for doneness by squeezing the potato gently; it should yield easily. If it is still firm, return it to the air fryer for another 5 minutes.
- Carefully slice the top of each potato open lengthwise and fluff the inside flesh with a fork before serving with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can lightly rub the potatoes with a small amount of baking powder along with the salt before adding oil.
- If you are cooking smaller potatoes, reduce the cooking time by about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately with butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, or bacon bits for a loaded baked potato.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0