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A crispy air fryer baked potato topped with a pat of butter, chives, and seasoning sits on a stack of white plates. A block of butter, a knife, and a napkin are in the background, along with a small bowl of chopped chives and forks.
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5 from 7 votes

Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

We have the best ever air fryer baked potato recipe. This is a must try and such an easy and tasty side dish for busy weeknights. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $1.51, COST PER SERVING (3 servings): $0.50

Ingredients

  • 3 Potatoes scrubbed and cleaned
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat setting, run it for approximately 5 minutes to warm it up.
  • Scrub and clean 3 potatoes.
  • Use a fork to poke each potato 5–6 times to allow steam to escape while cooking.
  • Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil evenly over the potatoes using a basting brush.
  • Sprinkle ½ teaspoon sea salt evenly over the potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes in the air fryer for 40–50 minutes, until they are soft when gently squeezed and cooked through.
  • Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the air fryer.
  • Serve with your favorite potato toppings and enjoy!

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Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
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