Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe + Video
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have the perfect crispy skin you love, without using any oil, and the insides are soft and fluffy!
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon drippings
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes while you prep the potatoes.
- Scrub potatoes until they are free of dirt. Rinse and pat completely dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth.
- Use the tines of a fork to poke holes in several places on each potato.
- Place the unpeeled potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle oil over the top. Rub the potatoes with the oil until completely coated. Sprinkle each with kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes in the preheated air fryer with room around them for the air to circulate. Bake for 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of the potatoes) until they are cooked through and soft in the center.
- At 30 minutes, open the air fryer and check the tenderness of the potato. Squeeze the potato with tongs or an oven mitt - if it feels crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, it is done. Alternatively, insert the probe of an instant read thermometer into a potato. When the internal temp of the potatoes reaches 210°F they are done.
- Remove potatoes with tongs and place on serving dish.
- Using an oven mitt to hold the potato, give it a little squeeze to help separate the potato from the skin. Then use a sharp knife to slice the potato 3 to 4 inches the long way down the center. Turn the potato and repeat horizontally. Holding potato in a clean kitchen towel, use your hands to gently push the ends toward each other.
- Serve air fryer baked potatoes with your favorite potato fixings on top, and enjoy!
Video
Notes
You do not need to poke holes in the potatoes https://idahopotato.com/dr-potato/should-i-poke-my-baked-potatoes-the-night-before-or-will-they-turn-gray
You can use olive oil or bacon drippings but don’t rub potatoes with butter, butter contains a lot of moisture and can prevent your skins from crisping up.
Garnish with a pat of butter and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 215cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1173mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg