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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these air fryer baked potatoes make a quick, easy, and delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 russet potatoes scrubbed and dried
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter optional
  • 0.5 cup sour cream optional
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
  • 0.25 cup cooked bacon bits optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Scrub and dry potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Place potatoes in basket and cook 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Slice open, fluff insides, and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

Russet potatoes yield the fluffiest insides. For smaller potatoes, reduce cooking time by 5–10 minutes.