Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Our foolproof technique involves lightly oiling and seasoning the potatoes, resulting in a well-seasoned, crispy exterior. Meanwhile, strategically poking holes for steam to escape, guarantees perfectly fluffy interiors for these air fryer baked potatoes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes 8-10 ounces each
- Avocado oil sub: olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Lightly prick each potato several times with fork or paring knife.
- Rub potatoes with oil and season all sides lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes in air-fryer basket, spaced evenly apart.
- Place basket in air fryer and set temperature to 400°F.
- Cook until paring knife easily inserts into potatoes and meets very little resistance, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Transfer potatoes to large plate and, using paring knife, cut 2 slits, forming X, in each potato. Press in at ends of potatoes to push flesh up and out. Serve with butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe was tested and written based on a large potato.
- The cook time of your baked potato will slightly vary depending on the size of the potato and your air fryer machine. Cook until you can easily pierce into the center of the potatoes with a knife. If your potatoes need a longer cooking time, just return the basket to the air fryer and cook another 3-5 minutes at a time.
- Poking holes for steam to escape guarantees perfectly fluffy interiors. Don't skip this step.
- Try making our Instant Pot Baked Potatoes or Crock Pot Baked Potatoes instead.
- For lots of topping ideas, check out our Baked Potato Bar article.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g