The Best Way to Cook a Baked Potato in an Air Fryer
Air fryers offer a quick and easy way to achieve perfectly crispy skin and fluffy interiors for baked potatoes. Here’s how:
- Choose the right potatoes
- Russet potatoes work best
- Prepare the potatoes
- Wash and dry thoroughly
- Prick several times with a fork
- Season
- Rub with olive oil
- Sprinkle with salt
- Preheat the air fryer
- Set to 400°F (200°C)
- Cook
- Place potatoes in the air fryer basket
- Cook for 30-40 minutes, depending on size
- Check for doneness
- Potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork
- Let rest
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving
- Serve
- Cut open and add your favorite toppings
Pro tip: For extra crispy skin, brush with more oil halfway through cooking time.
