📖 Description
Air Fryer Baked Potato is the easiest way to get perfectly crispy skin and fluffy, soft inside without turning on your oven. This method gives you restaurant-style baked potatoes in less time and with minimal effort. Whether you top it with butter, cheese, sour cream, or load it up with your favorite toppings, this air fryer version is quick, simple, and absolutely delicious. Perfect as a side dish or even a main meal!
🛒 Ingredients
- 2–4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- Optional toppings: butter, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, bacon bits
👩🍳 Instructions
- Wash & Dry Potatoes
Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them completely dry with a towel. - Poke Holes
Use a fork to poke holes all around each potato (about 6–8 times). - Season
Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper. - Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. - Cook
Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through. - Check Doneness
Insert a knife or fork into the center. If it slides in easily, the potatoes are done. If not, cook for an additional 5 minutes. - Serve
Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!
💡 Tips
- Choose Russet potatoes for the crispiest skin and fluffiest texture.
- Do not wrap potatoes in foil — this prevents the skin from getting crispy.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- For extra crispy skin, sprinkle a little extra salt before cooking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.