Description
Air fryer baked potatoes deliver the ultimate comfort food experience with their crispy, golden skin and fluffy interiors. This quick and easy recipe guarantees perfectly baked potatoes in just 40 minutes, making them ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Customize each potato with your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, or cheese for a meal that satisfies both your cravings and your guests. Get ready to enjoy this deliciously versatile dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium russet potatoes (about 300g each)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- Toppings of your choice (butter, sour cream, cheese, chives)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold water.
- Pat dry with a towel and drizzle olive oil over each potato; sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness by poking with a fork; if it slides in easily, they're ready!
- Remove from the air fryer, let cool slightly, then cut open and add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (300g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg