Description

Enjoy perfectly crispy-skinned baked potatoes with fluffy insides made quickly in the air fryer. This recipe delivers the classic comfort of oven-baked potatoes but in less time and without the need to preheat your oven. Simply season russet potatoes with olive oil and sea salt, then air fry to golden perfection. Serve with butter, salt, pepper, or your favorite toppings for an easy, satisfying side dish or snack.

Ingredients

2 medium russet potatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil (enough to lightly coat the potatoes)
Sea salt (liberally for seasoning)

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Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat. This will ensure your potatoes cook evenly and develop that crispy skin.
Prepare the Potatoes: Use a fork to poke several holes all around each potato. This allows steam to escape during cooking and prevents bursting.
Season: Place the potatoes on a plate, rub them generously with extra-virgin olive oil, then sprinkle liberally with sea salt on all sides to enhance flavor and crispiness.
Air Fry: Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket. Cook for 40 to 60 minutes, checking at 40 minutes. The potatoes should be fork-tender inside and have crisp, golden skin when done.
Serve: Slice open each potato and fluff the insides with a fork. Add butter, freshly cracked black pepper, or your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and your specific air fryer model.
To test doneness, insert a fork into the thickest part of the potato; it should slide in easily.
For extra crispy skin, you can rub the potatoes with a little more olive oil before serving.
Try topping your baked potato with sour cream, chives, cheese, or bacon bits for variety.
If you prefer, use kosher salt instead of sea salt for a slightly different texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American