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Air fryer baked potato with a side salad.
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Easy air fryer baked potatoes are deliciously crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy in the middle!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 188kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 Baking Potatoes I prefer to use a medium size baking potato
  • 1 teaspoon Fry Light or use 1 teaspoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 200°c (400F).
  • Rinse, scrub and pat dry the baking potatoes.
    2 Baking Potatoes
  • Spray 2 or 3 sprays of fry light on the outside of each of the potatoes and rub in with your hands to coat each potato evenly. Alternatively use olive oil.
    1 teaspoon Fry Light
  • Place the potatoes in your air fryer basket and sprinkle with sea salt.
    1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • Cook for 40-45 minutes for medium-size baking potatoes, or 45-50 minutes for large baking potatoes (or until you can easily pierce into the centre of the potato with a sharp knife). Rotate with tongs halfway through cooking if you can.

Notes

Top Tips:
  • It's important to use baking potatoes for this recipe to ensure the fluffiest middle.
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. Each potato needs to have space around it to ensure crispy skin. I can fit 3 medium size potatoes in my 5.7 litre air fryer (or 2 large ones), but if you have a smaller air fryer you may only be able to cook 2 medium size baking potatoes.
  • Rotating the potatoes halfway through cooking means the skin crisps up evenly on all sides. Use tongs as they will be very hot!
  • It's best to allow the potatoes to cool down for 5 minutes in the air fryer basket before serving them.
 
Variations:
  • Swap the fry light spray for olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Sprinkle the skins with garlic powder, smoked paprika or even chilli powder before air frying for more flavour.
  • Make mini air fryer baked potatoes for appetisers or finger buffets. Use baby potatoes instead of baking potatoes and cut the cooking time in half.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
188
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1175
mg
51
%
Potassium
 
888
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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