Here’s a simple and foolproof way to make a baked potato in the air fryer — crispy skin, fluffy inside, and super fast compared to an oven. 🥔✨
🥔 Air Fryer Baked Potato
Ingredients
- 2–4 medium russet potatoes
- 1–2 tsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes:
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
- Pat dry.
- Pierce each potato 4–5 times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Season:
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Optional: you can add pepper or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Air fry:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) (if your model recommends preheating).
- Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 35–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the potatoes are tender inside (check by piercing with a fork) and skin is crispy.
- Serve:
- Cut a slit in the top, fluff the inside with a fork, and add desired toppings.
🌟 Tips
- Size matters: Medium russets cook fastest. Larger potatoes may need 50 minutes.
- Crispier skin: Rub with a little extra oil and a pinch of coarse salt.
- Make multiple: Air fryers work best with 2–4 potatoes at a time without overcrowding.
If you want, I can also give a “loaded air fryer baked potato” version with cheese, bacon, and sour cream baked right on top for a fully indulgent snack. Do you want that?
