Crispy Delicious Air Fryer Baked Potato in 40 Minutes
A crispy and fluffy baked potato made in the air fryer, perfect as a side dish or a base for toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potato thoroughly.
- Poke holes in the potato with a fork.
- Rub olive oil, salt, and pepper all over the potato.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 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 slide in easily.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook for 5 more minutes.
- Smaller potatoes may cook faster—adjust time as needed.
- Let the potato rest for 2–3 minutes before cutting open.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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