Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe for Perfect Crispy Skins and Fluffy Centers

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe for Perfect Crispy Skins and Fluffy Centers

This air fryer baked potatoes recipe makes classic baked potatoes with crisp, salty skins and soft, fluffy centers using just a few pantry ingredients. The air fryer keeps the process mostly hands-off and quicker than the oven, whether you serve them as an easy side or load them up as a full meal.

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 203

Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes medium size
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt more if you like your potato skins slaty
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes

Wash potatoes under running water using a scrub brush to remove dirt.
4 russet potatoes
Pat dry with a paper towel.
Prick each potato several times with a fork.

Season the Potatoes

Use a pastry brush to coat the potatoes with olive oil.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Air Fry the Potatoes

Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one.
Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes.
Check for doneness by inserting a fork; if not soft, cook for an additional 5 minutes or until fork-tender.

Finish and Serve

Use tongs to remove potatoes from the air fryer.
Slice each potato horizontally about two-thirds of the way through.
Pinch and push the ends toward the center to open.
Fluff the insides with a fork and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

Storage and Reheating

Room Temperature: Let your air fryer baked potatoes sit out for up to 2 hours while you eat, then refrigerate leftovers.
Fridge: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container or wrapped individually in the fridge for 3 to 4 days; the skins can be crisped again in the air fryer.
Freezer: Wrap cooled potatoes tightly, freeze for up to 2 months, and plan to use them in casseroles, breakfast skillets, or twice-baked potatoes.
Reheat: Reheat potatoes in the air fryer at 375–400°F for about 10 to 15 minutes until hot and crisp, or in the microwave if you do not mind softer skins.

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