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Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
5 from 21 votes

Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

These crispy air fryer baked potatoes are cooked until tender inside with a crisp, salted skin. Preparing russet potatoes with a light oil coating and air frying at high temperature produces a fluffy interior and a texture-enhanced outer layer. The pierced skin allows steam to escape and prevents bursting while cooking. Adjusting cooking times based on potato size helps achieve uniform doneness. The method avoids traditional oven baking while still delivering a well-crisped, satisfying potato.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 russet potato
  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390F (200C).
  2. Scrub potatoes and pat to dry and use a fork to poke holes in the potatoes.
  3. Rub with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching.
  5. Cook for 30 mins.
  6. Open the air fryer, turn potatoes and cook for another 15-30 mins, until they are soft inside and crispy outside. Note: if the potatoes are large, you may need to cook them for a further 10 mins.

Notes

  • Make sure potatoes are completely dry before oiling to achieve a crisp skin.
  • Prick skins with a fork before cooking to prevent bursting in the air fryer.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow air circulation and even cooking.
  • Use potatoes of similar size for even cooking time.
  • You can add garlic powder, rosemary, or parsley for extra seasoning before cooking.
  • Smaller potatoes require less time; larger potatoes may need additional cooking and checking for doneness.
  • Use tongs or two spoons to remove potatoes from the hot air fryer safely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 888mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 12.1mg (13%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 888mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

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