Description
These best-ever air fryer baked potatoes are crisp on the outside, fluffy in the center, and perfect for an easy dinner, quick lunch, healthy snack, or simple side dish. This easy recipe uses russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, butter, and chives to create one of the best food ideas for busy weeknights, cozy dinner ideas, and satisfying meal prep.
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup sour cream, optional
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Instructions
1. Scrub the potatoes well under cool water, then pat them completely dry with a clean towel.
2. Use a fork to pierce each potato several times on all sides.
3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil until lightly coated.
4. Sprinkle the potatoes evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them.
6. Air fry at 400°F for 35 to 45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the centers are tender.
7. Check doneness by inserting a fork or knife into the center of each potato. It should slide in easily.
8. Slice each potato open, fluff the inside with a fork, and top with butter, chives, and any optional toppings you like.
Notes
Choose potatoes that are close in size so they cook evenly.
Do not wrap the potatoes in foil because the skin will steam instead of crisp.
For extra-crispy skins, make sure the potatoes are fully dry before adding oil and salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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