Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe delivers perfectly crispy skin with fluffy, tender insides in just 50 minutes. Using an air fryer, you can enjoy a classic baked potato with less oil and less hassle than traditional oven baking. Perfect as a side dish or base for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 russet potatoes (300 grams each)
Seasoning
- 1½ tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even cooking of the potatoes.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities from the skin.
- Season the Potatoes: Rub each potato with the oil evenly, then season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides for flavorful crispy skin.
- Pierce the Potatoes: Using a fork, pierce each potato once in the center. This allows steam to escape during cooking and prevents bursting.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife—it should slide in easily when the potato is fully cooked.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes as they have a fluffy interior ideal for baking.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the potatoes and your specific air fryer model.
- For extra crispy skin, you can increase cooking time by 5 minutes if potatoes aren’t tender enough.
