Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these air fryer baked potatoes are an easy and delicious side dish. Using an air fryer cuts down cooking time while achieving perfectly baked potatoes with a satisfyingly crunchy skin. Simply season with olive oil and salt for a classic, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Olive oil or cooking spray, as needed
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Poke each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking, preventing them from bursting.
- Season the potatoes: Lightly coat each potato with olive oil or cooking spray to help the skins crisp up. Sprinkle salt evenly over the surfaces for flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes.
- Arrange the potatoes: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spaced apart and not touching for even cooking.
- Cook the potatoes: Air fry for 30 to 40 minutes, checking doneness at 30 minutes. If needed, continue cooking in 5-minute increments until they are soft inside when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes carefully from the basket, slice them open, and fluff the insides with a fork. Serve hot as desired.
Notes
- Cooking times can vary depending on the size of the potatoes and the brand of your air fryer.
- For extra flavor, try topping with butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives after cooking.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
- Russet potatoes are ideal for baking due to their starchy texture.
