Published Date: October 15, 2022
Category: Air Fryer Dinners
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This Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe is a classic dish that will leave you with lightly salted, fluffy potatoes and crispy potato skin. Top it with butter, sour cream, bacon, and cheese for the ultimate side dish.
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🛒 Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper (optional)
- Sour Cream (optional)
- Bacon (optional)
- Cheese (optional)
- Chives (optional)
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
- Thoroughly rinse the potatoes, remove all of the dirt, and pat dry.
- Rub olive oil and salt all over the potatoes.
- Air fry the potatoes at 400°F for 30 minutes, flip, then cook for 5-10 minutes or until a fork can easily slide through.
Helpful Notes:
- Depending on the size of your potatoes, cooking time will vary.
- There are so many delicious topping options for these baked potatoes, including butter, sour cream, bacon, and cheese!
- While I love Russet potatoes in this recipe, Yukon Gold is a good substitute!
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
These potatoes make for great leftovers and taste delicious the next day!
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover potatoes in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: These potatoes aren’t good candidates for freezing.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: To reheat, place the potatoes in the air fryer at 400°F for 3-5 minutes.
FAQS
Why are the skins on the potatoes not crispy?
If the potatoes weren’t completely dry, they won’t get crispy in the air fryer. Be sure to dry them well before covering them in oil.
Do you have to pierce a potato before cooking in the air fryer?
There’s no need to pierce the potatoes when cooking with an air fryer.
When cooking with an air fryer, do I need to wrap my potatoes in foil?
Wrapping them in foil will hold in moisture, and you won’t get a crispy potato skin. Skip the foil and put the potatoes directly in the air fryer basket.
Try Some of My Other Favorite Side Dish Air Fryer Recipes
Complete your meal with this simple Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe! Cut through crispy potato skin to find soft and fluffy potatoes, and top with butter and sour cream for a satisfying side.
EQUIPMENT
- Air Fryer
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Optioanl Toppings
- butter
- sour cream
- salt
- pepper
- shredded cheese
- bacon bits
- chives
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly rinse the potatoes, remove any dirt, and pat dry.
- Rub olive oil and salt all over the potatoes.
- Air fry the potatoes at 400°F for 30 minutes, flip, then cook for 5-10 minutes or until a fork can easily slide through.
NOTES
- Depending on the size of your potatoes, cooking time will vary.
- There are so many delicious topping options for these baked potatoes, including butter, sour cream, bacon, and cheese!
- While I love Russet potatoes in this recipe, Yukon Gold is a good substitute!
NUTRITION
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1174mgPotassium: 889mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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