Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Air fryer baked potatoes turn out beautifully, creamy and fluffy white on the inside, with crisp golden skin, in less time than it takes to bake them in the oven.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (you can also use olive oil or avocado oil spray)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry. Pierce the skin of each potato a few times with a sharp knife or fork. Coat the outside of each potato with oil, salt, and pepper.3 medium russet potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Air fry the potatoes at 400°F for 25 minutes, flip them over, and continue to air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. To test if a baked potato is done, poke a fork into the potato. You shouldn't feel a lot of resistance; the fork should go in easily. Another way is to squeeze the potato gently. If it still feels rock-like, it's not ready yet. It should feel sort of squishy.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
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Notes
- Potatoes: For a classic baked potato, buy large russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes. Russets have a fluffy texture and mild taste that are perfect for baking. You can also bake Yukon gold potatoes but cooking time and texture will vary.
- Cooking tip: If your potatoes are much larger than 10 ounces, you'll need to add cooking time. Plan to add 2 to 3 minutes for every ounce that your potato is over 10 ounces.
- Foil-wrapped: Wrapping potatoes with foil traps the moisture inside. The steamed skin will be softer. We prefer a seasoned crisp skin; however, if you prefer, the potatoes can be wrapped in foil when you air fry them.
- Storage: Baked potatoes, wrapped well, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Baked potatoes don't freeze well. Never store uncooked potatoes in the fridge, where the starch will turn to sugar. Store potatoes in a paper sack (not plastic), mesh bag, or box in a cool dark place.
- Reheating: For best results, let the refrigerated potatoes come to room temperature first, then place them right on the rack of a preheated oven (350°F) for ten to fifteen minutes or until heated through. They can also be reheated in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
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