Description
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, this Air Fryer Baked Potato is an easy recipe for a quick dinner, simple side dish, healthy snack, or comforting food idea any day of the week. Made with russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, butter, and fresh chives, this air fryer potato recipe gives you steakhouse-style baked potatoes without heating the oven.
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream, optional
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Instructions
1. Scrub the russet potatoes well, then dry them completely with a clean towel.
2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork on all sides.
3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil until lightly coated.
4. Sprinkle the potatoes with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket with space between each one.
6. Air fry at 400°F for 35 to 45 minutes, turning halfway through.
7. Check that a knife slides easily into the center of each potato.
8. Rest the potatoes for 2 minutes, then slice open and fluff the centers with a fork.
9. Top with butter, chives, sour cream, cheddar cheese, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Choose medium russet potatoes that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
Dry the potato skins very well before adding oil for the crispiest texture.
Do not wrap the potatoes in foil because direct hot air helps the skins crisp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
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