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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these air fryer baked potatoes make a quick, easy, and delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 russet potatoes scrubbed and dried
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter optional
  • 0.5 cup sour cream optional
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
  • 0.25 cup cooked bacon bits optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Scrub and dry potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Place potatoes in basket and cook 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Slice open, fluff insides, and serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Russet potatoes yield the fluffiest insides. For smaller potatoes, reduce cooking time by 5–10 minutes.

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