Air Fryer Baked Potato
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Air Fryer Baked Potato
Description
This recipe demonstrates how to prepare baked potatoes using an air fryer. Begin by piercing the potatoes thoroughly to allow steam to escape during cooking. A light coating of olive oil spray and salt seasons the skins for crispness and flavor. The potatoes are then arranged in a single layer within the air fryer basket and cooked at 400°F for approximately 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through to promote even cooking and browning.
When done, the insides are soft enough for a knife to easily pierce. This method yields skin that crisps well without the long preheating times required by a conventional oven. The result is a baked potato with a creamy interior and a slightly crisp skin exterior.
Potatoes can be split open and topped with ingredients such as sour cream, Greek yogurt, butter, chili, chives, broccoli, cheese, or additional salt and freshly ground pepper according to taste. This makes a versatile side dish or a base for loaded baked potatoes customized to preference.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potato 7 ounces each, washed and dried, or Idaho potatoes
- sour cream optional for topping, etc
- Greek yogurt
- butter
- chili
- chives
- broccoli
- cheese
- olive oil spray form
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- How To Bake a Potato In an Air Fryer: Using a fork, pierce the potatoes all over.
- Spray each potato with a few spritzes of oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Arrange in the basket, and air fry 400F until a knife can easily be inserted into the center of each potato, about 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.
- Serve the potatoes, split open topped with remaining salt and pepper and your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1potato | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.52g | 10% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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