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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes offer a reliable and comforting meal with crispy skins and fluffy interiors, making them a perfect choice for busy families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces russet potatoes (6 to 8 ounces each) Classic choice for baking, ensures fluffy interiors.
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil Promotes browning and adds crunch.
  • to taste coarse sea salt Seasons the skin and enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Turn on your air fryer to 400 F.
  2. Rinse the potatoes with a vegetable scrubber to remove any grime, then dry them with paper towels.
  3. Poke holes in each potato using a fork for ventilation.
  4. Coat the potatoes with neutral oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Cooking
  1. If necessary, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
  2. Cook the potatoes for 30 minutes.
  3. After 30 minutes, check the potatoes with a fork. If they are not tender, cook for an additional 5 minutes, checking periodically.
Finishing
  1. Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and place them on a cutting board.
  2. Cut down the middle, ensuring not to slice all the way through. Push down on the edges to open.
  3. Fluff the inside of the potato with a fork and garnish with preferred toppings. Serve while warm.

Notes

Common mistakes to avoid: overcrowding the basket, skipping the drying step, and not checking the potatoes before serving.