Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these easy air fryer baked potatoes are ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect as a side or loaded with your favorite toppings.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Large russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil or spray oil
- Salt and Blackpepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 385F for about 3-5 minutes.
- Scrub the potatoes clean under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.3 Large russet potatoes
- Rub each potato with olive oil or spray it with oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.3 tablespoon Olive oil or spray oil, Salt and Blackpepper
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Cook the potatoes in the air fryer at 385F for 60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Halfway through the cooking time, flip the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Once the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, remove them from the air fryer.
- Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes before slicing them open.
Notes
- Use medium russet potatoes for best results.
- Wash, scrub, and dry potatoes completely.
- Pierce 4–6 times with a fork to prevent bursting.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C); don’t overcrowd basket.
- Flip halfway and check doneness at 35 min; cook longer if needed.
- Optional: Soak in cold water 30 min for extra fluffy insides.
- Season with salt, pepper, herbs, or try toppings like cheese, sour cream, or bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg