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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these air fryer baked potatoes are a quick and easy side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 medium russet potatoes washed and scrubbed
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for coating
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
  1. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  2. Cook for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and crispy.
  3. Check doneness by inserting a fork; it should easily pierce the potato.
Serving
  1. Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes.
  2. Serve with your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, or chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra crispy skin, you can increase the cooking time by a few minutes.

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