5 from 2 votes
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
These air fryer baked potatoes are the fluffiest and crispiest ones you could make. Top them with butter or sour cream for a delicious, healthy meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
258 kcal
Cuisine:
American, Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 potato Note 1, baking variety
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt fine sea salt
Toppings (optional one of them), Note 2
- 4 teaspoons butter 1 teaspoon per potato
- 4 dollops sour cream 1 dollop per potato
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes: Scrub the potatoes and dry them well with kitchen towels. Rub with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and rub again. Pierce with a fork all over.4 baking potatoes + 1-2 teaspoons olive oil + fine sea salt
- Preheat the air fryer if necessary, according to the machine's instructions.
- Cook: Place the potatoes in the basket and cook at 400°F/ 200°C for 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the size. Turn them halfway using tongs. Make sure they are perfectly soft by piercing them with a fork or knife.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer, split in the middle, fluff the insides a little with a fork. Top with a knob of butter or a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with more salt, some pepper, chopped chives, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Potato type: Make sure to use starchy potatoes, like Russet.
- Toppings: See the blog post for more topping suggestions.
- The nutrition is calculated for 1 baked potato topped with 1 teaspoon butter. 1 potato served with 1 tablespoon sour cream has about 250 calories.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1baked potato
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1baked potato | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.