Description
These Best-Ever Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are crispy outside, fluffy inside, and cook in just 40 minutes. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner side or a hearty main dish, they’re made with russet potatoes, olive oil, and salt. A healthy air fryer potato recipe that’s delicious and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
2 large russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1. Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them completely dry.
2. Rub each potato with olive oil until fully coated.
3. Sprinkle kosher salt evenly over the skins.
4. Place in the air fryer basket with space between them.
5. Air fry at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Check doneness by piercing with a fork; it should slide in easily.
7. Let cool slightly, slice open, and serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use similarly sized potatoes for even cooking.
Flip the potatoes halfway to ensure both sides crisp up.
Add garlic salt or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg