Description
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish ready in under an hour. Using an air fryer ensures a perfectly cooked potato with a golden, crunchy skin without heating up your oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 1½ tablespoons canola or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Chives
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash and thoroughly dry the potatoes to remove any dirt. Drying is essential for achieving a crispy skin during air frying.
- Seasoning: Rub each potato with canola or olive oil, ensuring an even coating all around the skin to help it crisp up nicely.
- Seasoning continued: Sprinkle the potatoes generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to add flavor.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) if your model requires preheating for best results.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch so air can circulate properly.
- Cook: Air fry for 40 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a knife into the center of a potato; it should slide in easily indicating the potatoes are cooked through.
- Additional Cooking Time: If the potatoes aren’t fully cooked after 40 minutes, continue air frying for an additional 5-10 minutes, checking periodically until done.
- Remove and Serve: Carefully remove the baked potatoes from the air fryer; they will be hot and the skins crispy.
- Slice and Fluff: Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides gently with a fork to create a fluffy texture.
- Add Toppings: Top with your favorite additions such as butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, or other preferred toppings and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, do not pierce the potatoes prior to cooking.
- Russet potatoes are preferred for baking due to their starchy texture and fluffy interior.
- You can adjust cooking time based on the size of the potatoes; larger ones may require additional time.
- Allow potatoes to rest for a few minutes after cooking so the heat can evenly redistribute inside.
- Use olive oil for a slightly richer flavor or canola oil for a neutral taste.
