Description
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this air fryer baked potato is a quick and easy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potato thoroughly.
- Poke the potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potato in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness by inserting a fork—it should go in easily.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Double the recipe for multiple servings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer baked potato, easy potato recipe, air fryer side dish