Description
Crispy golden air fryer baked potatoes promise restaurant-quality comfort right from your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned Idaho spuds emerge with irresistible crackling skin and fluffy interiors that make this simple side dish an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 russet potatoes (300 grams / 10.5 ounces)
Oil:
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes under cool running water, ensuring all dirt and debris are removed, then pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly across potato surfaces, massaging the oil to create a uniform coating that promotes crispy skin.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper generously over each potato, ensuring complete seasoning coverage.
- Carefully position potatoes inside the air fryer basket, arranging them with sufficient spacing to allow hot air circulation for even cooking.
- Configure air fryer temperature to 400°F and set cooking duration to 35-45 minutes, depending on potato size and desired tenderness.
- Midway through cooking, gently rotate potatoes to guarantee uniform browning and consistent internal temperature.
- Verify potato doneness by piercing center with a sharp knife – when it slides in smoothly without resistance, the potatoes are perfectly cooked.
- Remove potatoes from air fryer, allowing them to rest for 3-5 minutes to complete internal steaming and enhance overall texture.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped chives, crumbled bacon, or shredded cheese before serving for additional flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Crispy potato skins require a light coating of oil, which helps achieve that golden, crunchy exterior while keeping the inside fluffy and soft.
- Choose medium-sized potatoes for the most consistent cooking time and texture in your air fryer.
- Puncturing the potato skin with a fork before cooking prevents potential steam buildup and ensures even cooking.
- Cooking times vary depending on potato size, so always do a knife test to confirm perfect doneness.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or herbs before air frying.
- Allow potatoes to rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to let the interior continue steaming and become extra tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg