Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

These loaded Air Fryer Baked Potatoes turn out creamy and fluffy on the inside with a crunchy seasoned skin. Top them with sour cream, cheese and bacon or any of your favorite toppings, and they become the ideal side dish for any meal.

Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe

Air fryers have a plethora of uses and can come in handy for freeing up oven space when needed. That coupled with the fact, that you could skip the oven altogether and create delicious food, makes them even more attractive. In this instance, the potatoes bake in a shorter length of time, and the air fryer can work it’s magic while you attend to the rest of the meal. To make simple baked potatoes in an air fryer:

• Potatoes – Russet potatoes.
• Oil – Olive oil, peanut oil or vegetable oil.
• Seasonings – Salt and black pepper.

How to Make the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe

This recipe is so very simple, I just wanted to mention a few things for your air frying success.

• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Air fryer, measuring cups and spoons and basting brush. You can make air fried potatoes in a basket air fryer or a multi function air fryer oven and cooker.
• How do the skins get so crispy? After a thorough cleaning, pat dry the potatoes with a paper towel or kitchen towel before rubbing with oil. This will allow the oil to create the crispy skin that makes these so delicious. You can use vegetable oil, peanut oil or olive oil for the exterior.
• The oil also helps the sea salt and black pepper seasonings to adhere to the potatoes.
• How does an air fryer work? Air fryers have fans that use intense heat that’s rapidly circulated at the desired temperature around the food. In this instance, when air frying it’s important to leave room between the potatoes to allow air to circulate evenly.
• Can I make smaller potatoes in an air fryer? Of course yes, just adapt the time. Naturally, if they’re smaller they may not take as long to cook. Pierce them gently in the center with a fork or the tip of a knife to test before removing from the air fryer if you’re unsure.
• Remove cooked potatoes from the air fryer using tongs or carefully remove the basket and dump the potatoes onto a platter, to protect your hands.
• Set up a toppings bar complete with butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions and cooked bacon so everyone can build their own top suit their taste.
• Store Air Fryer Baked Potatoes chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in the air fryer just until heated through.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes to Make

• Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken is finger licking good.
• Air Fryer Crispy Potato Wedges are the perfect side for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and more.
• Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops can’t be beat!
• Juicy Air Fryer Meatloaf is packed with flavor.
• Cajun seasoned Air Fryer Salmon.
• Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Mushrooms are a terrific small bite low carb option.

Dishes to Serve with Loaded Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

The loveable spud is very versatile and inexpensive, it’s no wonder we all love these carb laden treats so much. A few dishes in the Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen Recipe Index to try:

• Garlic Butter Steak Bites come together in minutes.
• Smothered Philly Cheese Cubed Steak starts on the stovetop and ends in the oven.
• Roasted Chili Lime Pork Tenderloin is simply delicious.
• Sticky Maple Barbecue Chicken is finger licking good.
• Easy Keto Jambalaya from All Day I Dream About Food.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Air Fryer
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils