Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    42 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    168 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

The are the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, tossed with melted butter and a tasty blend of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and dried dill. They're a great side that cooks up quick & crisp in the air fryer!

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Ingredients

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For the Potatoes

  • 2 russet potatoes scrubbed and dried (5-6 inch long potatoes, large
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt

Topping suggestions:

  • butter or sour cream
  • chives chopped, or green onions
  • cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite, shredded
  • Bacon cooked, bits
  • broccoli steamed
  • mushroom sautéed
  • chili

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prick the scrubbed and dried potatoes all over with a fork or sharp knife. This will allow steam to escape and prevent the potatoes from bursting while cooking.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil or vegetable oil, ensuring that they are evenly coated. Then, season the potatoes with salt.
  4. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. You may need to cook them in batches if you have a smaller air fryer.
  5. Cook the potatoes for 40-45 minutes or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Depending on the size of your potatoes and your air fryer, cooking times may vary slightly. Check for doneness after 35 minutes and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  6. Carefully remove the potatoes from the air fryer using tongs or a spatula. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before handling.
  7. To serve, use a knife to make a lengthwise cut in the top of each potato, then gently press the ends together to open the potato. Fluff the inside with a fork and add your desired toppings.

Notes

  • The skin on these potatoes is SO good! It's crispy and salty and my favorite part about making baked potatoes in the air fryer! 
  • You can top these with anything that you like or have on hand. I'll often just do a little butter and salt but if I'm going to make a full meal out of this I'll add some homemade chili!
  • If you cram too many potatoes in your air fryer the skin doesn't get as crispy and they take longer to cook, be warned. 
  • If you are using a really big baking potato it's going to take longer to cook. I have found that it's better to cook big 8-12 ounce potatoes at 350 degrees for 50-75 minutes that way the outside doesn't burn before the inside is done.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 of 2 potatoes Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 888mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 of 2 potatoes
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 888mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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