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4 air fried baked potatoes with salt crystals on the skin on a white plate.
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Air Fryer Baked Potato

Air fryer baked potatoes are a speedy solution! Enjoy perfectly cooked spuds in about 35 minutes with this recipe. Crispy exteriors and fluffy insides await using this quick and easy air fryer baked potatoes recipe. Say goodbye to long oven wait times! These are perfect as a side with dinner, or put some toppings on these easy roasted potatoes and enjoy for lunch or a snack!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 199Kcal
Author: Susan Moncrieff

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes of similar size (Idaho potatoes can be substituted)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1½ Teaspooons Kosher salt or other course salt
  • Optional Topping Ideas are down in the Recipe Notes Section.

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. It usually takes 3 - 4 minutes to preheat.
  • Clean and dry the potatoes. Pierce them a few times with a fork (I do about 6 times per potato).
  • Cover each potato with a thin layer of oil. I use a sauce brush, but you can also use an oil spritzer. Ensure the potato is fully covered with the oil. Sprinkle salt on all sides.
  • Arrange on the basket and bake for 35 - 40 minutes. Turn potatoes over at the 15 minute mark. Depending on the size of your potatoes, you may need to adjust your time. My 6 - 7 oz potatoes usually take 35 minutes.
    Do not wrap potatoes in foil.

Notes

Optional Toppings
  • Butter, salt and pepper (the traditional)
  • Sour cream and chives (you can substitute plain Greek Yogurt
  • Chili (I will use spaghetti sauce if I have some I need to use up!)
  • Broccoli and cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese only (my kid's favorite)
  • Precooked crumbled bacon
Storage
Baked potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
May be frozen for up to 3 months if individually wrapped and then placed in a closed container or a freezer bag. 

Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 199Kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg