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air fryer baked potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air fryer baked potatoes are the bestever baked potatoes you can make. These are fluffy inside with a crispy skin outside. Make them as a side or as appetizer, it's absolutely delicious to add to your menu.
Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 38 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 4 potatoes medium to large size
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp on each potato
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • 2 tsp mayonnaise optional (for toppings)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and clean the potatoes and scrub if any dirt on the skin.
  • Pat dry with a kitchen towel once they are completely clean.
  • Season the potatoes with olive oil and scrub/ sprinkle salt.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 400 F.
  • Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 30 - 40 minutes (depending on the size of potatoes).
  • Flip them once halfway through.
  • When the potatoes are cooked golden brown, remove them from the air fryer.
  • Cut a slit, and squeeze it slightly open.
  • Then using a fork fluff the potatoes.
  • Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Poking the potatoes before putting them into the air fryer is not necessary. They won't burst inside. However if you still feel, there is no harm in that too.
Keyword Air Fryer Baked Potatoes