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Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potato

Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside - PERFECT air fryer baked potato! Three ingredients, a few simple steps, and 30 minutes is all this easy air fryer recipe requires. This foolproof method yields flawless baked potatoes every time.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes, washed well then dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or avocado oil
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Pierce each potato with a fork all over its surface.
  • Rub each potato with oil, then sprinkle all over with a generous pinch of salt.
  • Place potatoes in air fryer basket, then cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through cooking.
  • Remove potatoes from air fryer basket, slice down the center and split each potato open exposing the inside flesh. Top with butter, shredded cheese, sour cream, chives, crispy bacon, additional salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal