Air Fryer Baked Potato

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We love to make baked potatoes in the air fryer. This easy method gives you a perfectly baked potato in under an hour and it keeps your kitchen cool in hot months.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Russet potatoes similarly sized
1-2 Tablespoons oil, canola or avocado
1-2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Wash and scrub the potatoes and pat completely dry with a paper towel. Poke holes in potatoes with a fork.
Add potatoes to a large bowl and coat with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Place prepared potatoes in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 30 minutes. Test for doneness by piercing the potatoes with a fork - if it easily passes through, it’s done. If it’s not done, turn potatoes and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes until fork tender. Remove potatoes with tongs or oven mitts.
Slice the top of the potato end to end. Squeeze the ends together to open the potato. Fluff the inner potato with a fork before serving with your desired toppings.

Notes

Don’t crowd the basket - air needs room to circulate for even cooking.
Optional Toppings: butter, sour cream or Nonfat plain Greek yogurt, salsa, pico de gallo, hot sauce, shredded cheeses (cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Swiss, mozzarella), chives, finely chopped green or red onions, chopped broccoli, bacon crumbles or diced ham, Ranch dressing or dip
Main Dish Toppings:
- Taco meat - ground beef or turkey with chopped tomatoes
- Chicken - shredded seasoned (blackened is really good!)
- Beans - chili, black or baked
- BBQ pork with French fried onions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Baked potatoes can be frozen for a couple months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer.
Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

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