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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 55-60 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Description

This Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly crispy skin and fluffy interiors without heating up your oven. Using the air fryer, these potatoes come out tender on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside in under an hour. Customize with your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, chives, or salt and pepper for a classic comfort food that’s both convenient and delicious.

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 3 medium russet potatoes

Seasoning

  • Olive oil, for rubbing
  • Coarse Kosher salt, to taste

Toppings (optional)

  • Butter
  • Sour cream
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400° F (204° C) for 5 minutes to ensure it’s at the right temperature for cooking the potatoes evenly.
  2. Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel. There’s no need to prick the potatoes with a fork as the air fryer cooks them evenly through.
  3. Season the potatoes: Rub each potato all over with olive oil to help the skins crisp up during cooking. Next, sprinkle coarse Kosher salt on all sides to enhance flavor and texture.
  4. Arrange in the air fryer: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure there is enough space between them to allow air circulation for crisping.
  5. Cook the potatoes: Air fry the potatoes at 400° F for 45-50 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to promote even browning and crisp skin. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of your potatoes; check doneness by piercing them with a fork. The fork should easily slide into the center indicating they are soft inside.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Once cooked, remove the potatoes carefully from the air fryer, cut open, and add your desired toppings such as butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, or chives to enjoy.

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on the size of potatoes; adjust accordingly.
  • No need to prick potatoes before cooking as the air fryer cooks thoroughly.
  • Ensure potatoes are spaced in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
  • Use coarse Kosher salt for the best texture on the skin.
  • Let potatoes rest a few minutes after cooking before cutting to allow steam to finish softening the interior.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes-recipe/