Description
Enjoy perfectly crispy and fluffy air fryer baked potatoes with a simple recipe that uses olive oil and sea salt to enhance the natural flavors. This quick and easy method ensures tender insides and crisply baked skins, perfect as a side or loaded with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 medium russet potatoes
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Butter
- Chives
- Shredded cheese
- Bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the potatoes evenly.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Thoroughly scrub the russet potatoes to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a paper towel to help the olive oil adhere better.
- Pierce the Potatoes: Use a fork to pierce each potato several times. This allows steam to escape during cooking and prevents bursting.
- Season the Potatoes: Coat each potato evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with sea salt to add flavor and help crisp the skin.
- Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch so the hot air can circulate properly for even cooking.
- Cook the Potatoes: Cook for 35-40 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through to achieve an evenly baked, tender interior and crispy skin. Test doneness by piercing with a fork; it should glide in easily.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool for about 5 minutes. Slice them open and add your favorite toppings like sour cream, butter, chives, shredded cheese, or bacon bits before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skins, increase the cooking time by a few minutes as needed based on potato size.
- Russet potatoes work best due to their starchy texture; Yukon Gold can be substituted but may yield a different texture.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the basket to allow proper air circulation.
- Optional toppings can be customized based on dietary preferences or what’s on hand.
- Use a kitchen towel or oven mitts when handling hot potatoes.
