Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy perfectly crispy skin and fluffy interiors without the long wait of traditional baking. In just 45 minutes, you can transform simple russet potatoes into a delightful side dish that’s sure to impress at any meal. Ideal for family dinners or casual barbecues, these air-fried potatoes are wonderfully customizable—top them with your favorite ingredients like cheese, sour cream, chives, or bacon bits for a personalized experience. Plus, using an air fryer means less oil is needed, making this a healthier option than traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 russet potatoes (300 grams each)
- 1.5 tablespoons oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Rub each potato with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Pierce each potato once with a fork.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for about 40 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a knife into the center.
- If done, remove from the air fryer; if not, cook for another 5-10 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (300g)
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg