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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air fryer baked potatoes have crisp, well-seasoned skins and fluffy centers, cooked in a 6-quart air fryer until a knife slides easily into the middle. This simple method uses russet potatoes, olive oil, and kosher salt.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 russet potatoes medium (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart air fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
  2. Scrub the potatoes and dry them well.
  3. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
  4. Rub the potatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle with the kosher salt.
  5. Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook at 400°F for 40 to 50 minutes, turning halfway through, until a knife slides easily into the centers.

Notes

For the fluffiest centers, dry the potatoes well before seasoning. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; freeze baked potatoes yes, though the texture may soften after thawing. The recipe is naturally vegan as written.