Amazing 35-Minute Air Fryer Baked Potato
Learn how to make the ultimate air fryer baked potato. You get a guaranteed fluffy interior and a perfectly crispy skin, all cooked much faster than in a conventional oven. Follow these simple steps for quick, delicious results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes well under running water and dry them completely.
- Use a fork to prick each potato deeply 6 to 8 times all over.
- Rub the potatoes thoroughly with olive oil.
- Generously sprinkle the coarse salt over the entire surface of each oiled potato.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the prepared potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring space between them for air circulation.
- Cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Cooking time varies based on potato size.
- Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time (around 20 minutes).
- Check for doneness by piercing the center with a knife; it should slide in easily.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Russet potatoes work best for this recipe due to their starch content, which yields a fluffier interior.
- Do not skip pricking the potatoes; this allows steam to escape, preventing them from exploding.
- For extra crispy skin, rub the salt in well after applying the oil.
- If your potatoes are very large, you might need an extra 5 to 10 minutes of cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
