Description
Get ready to revolutionize your side dish game with this ultra-easy Air Fryer Baked Potato! Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this method creates restaurant-quality potatoes right at home—without turning on the oven. Whether you’re planning a quick dinner, hearty lunch, or easy weeknight side, this air fryer recipe is the go-to for anyone craving a satisfying, healthy snack or comfort food. Great for those hunting quick breakfast options, easy dinner ideas, or just delicious food ideas to keep your meals interesting.
Ingredients
2 large Russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
1. Scrub the russet potatoes under cold water and pat them completely dry.
2. Prick each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
3. Rub each potato with olive oil until fully coated.
4. Sprinkle sea salt evenly over the potatoes.
5. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between them.
6. Air fry at 400°F for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. Check for doneness by inserting a knife—if it slides in easily, they’re ready.
8. Let the potatoes rest for 2–3 minutes.
9. Cut a slit down the middle and fluff the inside with a fork.
10. Add your favorite toppings like butter, cheese, or sour cream and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure the potatoes are completely dry before oiling them to get extra crispy skin.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket—air circulation is key for even crisping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potato, air fryer recipe, crispy skin potato, healthy snack, dinner side