Air fryer baked potatoes offer several benefits. Here are a few:
- Healthier option: Cooking potatoes in an air fryer with minimal oil reduces the overall fat content, making it a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried potatoes.
- Quicker cooking time: Using an air fryer to make baked potatoes can significantly reduce the cooking time compared to using an oven or stovetop method.
- Better texture: The high heat and circulating air in an air fryer create a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, resulting in a perfectly cooked potato that’s delicious and satisfying.
- Easy to use and clean: Air fryers are user-friendly and simple to clean, making them a convenient appliance to have in your kitchen.
Overall, air fryer baked potatoes offer a healthier, quicker, and more convenient cooking option with delicious results.
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Equipment
- To make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, you will need:
- An air fryer
- Potatoes (russet potatoes work best)
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Salt and pepper
- Toppings of your choice (such as butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, etc.)
- Optional equipment that can be helpful include a potato scrubber to clean the potatoes, a fork to poke holes in the potatoes before cooking, and tongs to handle the hot potatoes when they are finished cooking.
Ingredients
- 2  large russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1  tbsp  peanut oil
- ½ teaspoon  coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Step 2Brush potatoes with nut oil, sprinkle with salt, and spot them in the air fryer bushel.
- Step 3Cook potatoes until very tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.