Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe delivers perfectly crispy skin and fluffy interiors in under an hour. Using an air fryer, you can achieve the classic comfort of oven-baked potatoes with less time and energy. Coated with olive oil and seasoned with kosher salt, these russet potatoes come out golden and flavorful, ready to be topped with butter and cracked black pepper for a simple yet satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 32 ounces (4 medium-sized, 8-ounce each) russet baking potatoes, washed and dried
Seasonings
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper (for topping)
- Butter (for topping, amount as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat. If your air fryer does not require preheating, you can skip this step. Check your air fryer’s manual for specific instructions.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Using a pastry brush, generously brush each washed and dried russet potato all over with the olive oil to ensure crispiness.
- Season the Potatoes: Sprinkle kosher salt evenly on all sides of each potato to enhance flavor and promote a crispy skin.
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 25 minutes on one side. Carefully flip each potato over and continue cooking for another 20 to 25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a kitchen knife into the center of the potato; it should slide in easily. If not, cook in 5-minute increments until fully done.
- Finish and Serve: Using a sharp knife, slice down the center of each potato. Fluff the insides gently with a fork to create a light texture. Top with butter and sprinkle with fresh cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Make sure potatoes are fully dry before brushing with oil to achieve the crispiest skin.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding for even cooking.
- Use a fork to fluff the potatoes carefully to keep them light and fluffy inside.
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or herbs to the seasoning before cooking.
- Adjust cooking times slightly based on the size of your potatoes and air fryer model.
