Description

This simple Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe delivers perfectly crispy skin and fluffy interiors every time. Using an air fryer allows you to enjoy a classic baked potato with less cooking time and no need to heat up your oven. Seasoned with olive oil, kosher salt, and fresh cracked black pepper, each potato is cooked to tender perfection and topped with butter for a delicious side or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

32 ounces (4 medium-sized, 8 ounces each) russet baking potatoes, washed and dried

Seasoning

1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1½ teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper, for topping
Butter, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer model does not require preheating, you can skip this step after confirming with your user’s manual.
Prepare the Potatoes: Use a pastry brush to liberally coat each washed and dried russet potato with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring even coverage over the skin.
Season the Potatoes: Sprinkle kosher salt evenly over all sides of each potato to enhance flavor and help dry the skin for crispiness.
Air Fry the Potatoes: Place each potato in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 25 minutes on one side, then carefully flip each potato and cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes on the other side. Check doneness by inserting a kitchen knife into the center of the potato – it should slide in easily. If not, continue cooking in 5-minute increments until fully tender.
Serve: Carefully slice down the center of each baked potato with a sharp knife. Use a fork to fluff the inside to your desired texture. Garnish with butter and sprinkle fresh cracked black pepper on top. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through for best skin crispiness. Alternatively, microwave for a few minutes, though this will result in softer skin.
Tip: For best results, use russet potatoes as they have the ideal starch content for crispy skin and fluffy interior.