Air Fryer Baked Potato is made with russet potatoes, olive oil, Butter, Sour cream; air fry at 400°F for 40 minutes to serve 4. 280 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Scrub potatoes clean and dry thoroughly. Poke each potato 6-8 times with a fork.
- 2
Rub with olive oil and sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until a knife slides through with no resistance.
- 4
Cut a slit down the top, squeeze the ends to open. Fluff the inside with a fork.
- 5
Load with butter, sour cream, cheddar, bacon bits, and chives.
Tip: Don't wrap in foil — it steams the skin instead of crisping it. The oil and salt are what create that restaurant-quality crackly skin.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 40 minutes vs ~64 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌡️Concentrated heat circulation produces even browning and a crispier crust than a full-size oven.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Baked Potato at 400°F for 40 minutes. Don't wrap in foil — it steams the skin instead of crisping it. The oil and salt are what create that restaurant-quality crackly skin.
You need: 4 medium russet potatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp coarse salt, Butter, Sour cream, Shredded cheddar, Bacon bits, Chives. This recipe serves 4 with 280 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Baked Potato takes 40 minutes total at 400°F. Load with butter, sour cream, cheddar, bacon bits, and chives.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 40 minutes at 400°F.
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