An air fryer makes it easy to enjoy baked potatoes, which are a traditional comfort food with fluffy insides and wonderfully crispy skins. Simple russet potatoes are transformed into a delicious dish in this recipe, which can be served as a main course or as a side dish. In a little more than 30 minutes, you may have a tasty supper ready to eat with only a few ingredients and little preparation. So prepare to enjoy the deliciousness of these perfectly fried potatoes by lighting up your air fryer!
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Russet potatoes | 4 medium-sized |
| Olive oil or cooking spray | – |
| Salt | to taste |
| Pepper | to taste |
| Optional toppings | |
| – butter | – |
| – sour cream | – |
| – chives | – |
| – bacon bits | – |
| – shredded cheese | – |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes while you prepare the potatoes.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Use a fork to prick several holes into each potato, which allows steam to escape during cooking and prevents them from bursting.
- Coat with Oil: Lightly coat each potato with olive oil or cooking spray. This helps to crisp up the skin and adds flavor to the potatoes.
- Season with Salt and Pepper: Sprinkle the potatoes generously with salt and pepper, ensuring that they are evenly seasoned on all sides.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each potato for air circulation. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to cook the potatoes in batches.
- Cook Until Tender: Air fry the potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even browning. The potatoes are done when they are tender on the inside and crispy and golden brown on the outside.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the potatoes are cooked to perfection, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, chives, bacon bits, or shredded cheese.
