Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe. Every bite reveals a perfectly crispy skin encasing a fluffy, creamy interior, making it an irresistible side dish for any meal. Quick and easy to prepare, this method dramatically reduces cooking time compared to traditional oven baking while retaining all the rich flavors you adore. Customize your baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, from classic butter and sour cream to adventurous guacamole or chili. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night at home, these air-fried potatoes are sure to impress!
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Rub each potato with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Use a fork to pierce each potato once in the middle.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for about 40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should slide in easily.
- If necessary, add an additional 5-10 minutes of cooking time for larger potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato (300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg