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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Crispy-skinned, fluffy-centered potatoes made easily in the air fryer—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Russet potatoes
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Toppings of choice

Method
 

  1. Scrub and dry potatoes. Poke with fork.
    Russet potatoes ready to be poked with fork before air frying
  2. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
    Potatoes coated in olive oil and salt for air fryer baked potatoes
  3. Place in air fryer basket with space in between.
    Potatoes placed in air fryer basket before cooking
  4. Cook at 400°F for 35–45 minutes, until fork-tender.
    Crispy baked potatoes finished cooking in air fryer
  5. Slice open and add toppings.
    Air fryer baked potato with butter and sour cream topping

Notes

Adjust time based on potato size.
For softer skins, wrap in foil before cooking (not my favorite, but works!).