How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
I’ve been air frying since 2016, and baked potatoes are still one of those recipes that remind me why I love this thing. The air fryer gives you that crispy, seasoned skin with a hot, fluffy center without having to heat up the entire oven. The key is giving the potatoes enough space for the hot air to circulate and letting them cook until they’re truly tender all the way through. Load them up with your favorite toppings or keep them simple with butter, salt, and pepper.
Servings 2
Calories 240kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Optional Loaded Potato Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons sour cream
- 1 green onion chopped
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoon chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and place the potatoes in the air fryer. Cook for 40 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and allow them cool.
- Slice each of the potatoes in half lengthwise. Add the butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Top with sour cream, crumbled bacon, green onions, and chives.
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Notes
You can omit the oil if you wish. It helps crisp the skin on the potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g