Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz or smaller) Russet potatoes; olive oil; salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
2
Calories
168 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
gluten-free

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Dana Benson

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes turn out perfectly fluffy on the inside, with a crispy skin. Using the weight of the potato to determine the cooking time, will help you get fool-proof results every time.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 (8 oz or smaller) Russet potatoes (or other variety)
olive oil
salt

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Instructions

Scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt, then dry well and pierce them several times with a fork or knife to vent. (I think it's easier to pierce them with a knife.)
Rub the potato skins with olive oil and season them generously with salt. Arrange them on the air fryer basket. You don't need to preheat the air fryer, but some models will force you to, anyway.
Set the air fryer to cook at 400ºF for 45 minutes. (If using a larger potato, see the Notes.) I like to turn the potatoes over halfway through the cooking time, but sometimes I forget and they still turn out just fine!
The potato should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the potato has reached roughly 207ºF, which will ensure a fluffy result. Cut the potatoes in half, fluff the middle with a fork, and then serve with your favorite toppings.
Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can reheat baked potatoes in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes at 400ºF. (This works best if they are cut in half already, so the middles heat through faster.)

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Notes

Nutrition information is for roughly 1 potato, but this is an estimate and not a guarantee. It will vary based on the size and variety of potato you cook.
Cooking times based on potato weight:
A really small potato might bake in closer to 30 minutes, but these weights take into account that you are baking medium to large potatoes as a side dish. If you prefer cubed potatoes, try my Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes recipe to cook them faster.
8 ounces or less: Bake at 400ºF for 45 minutes
9 to 16 ounces: Bake at 400ºF for 1 hour
16+ ounces: Bake at 400ºF for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the center reaches an internal temperature of 207ºF

Nutrition Information

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Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 888mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	168kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	11mg	0%
Potassium	888mg	19%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	28mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%