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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe

Golden-crispy on the outside and irresistibly fluffy inside, these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are the perfect side dish. Quick, easy, and incredibly delicious, they’re great for any meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 448
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large baking potatoes scrubbed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Fork
  • Small bowl (for seasoning mix)
  • Tongs
  • Pastry brush (optional)

Method
 

  1. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Poke holes all over with a fork.
    A close-up shot of four large baking potatoes on a white marble cooktop, freshly scrubbed and patted dry. A fork is piercing small holes across each potato, allowing steam to escape during cooking.
  2. Brush each potato with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and parsley.
    A close-up shot of a glass bowl on the white marble cooktop, where potatoes are being evenly brushed with olive oil. A small dish filled with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley sits nearby, ready to add a flavorful seasoning.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
    A close-up shot of an air fryer on the white marble cooktop, preheating to 200°C (400°F). The digital display shows a timer set for 3-5 minutes, ensuring the appliance reaches the perfect temperature for crispy, golden baked potatoes.
  5. Cook for 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even crispiness.
    A close-up shot of the air fryer basket on the white marble cooktop, with perfectly seasoned potatoes neatly arranged inside. They are spaced apart to ensure even cooking, allowing hot air to circulate around each potato for a crispy skin.
  6. Check for doneness by piercing a potato with a fork—it should slide in easily.
    A close-up shot of a fork piercing a golden, crispy baked potato on the white marble cooktop. The fork glides in effortlessly, confirming that the potatoes are fully cooked with a tender, fluffy interior.
  7. Remove from the air fryer, slice open, and add butter or your favorite toppings.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!
    A close-up shot of the finished air fryer baked potatoes on the white marble cooktop. A sharp knife slices one open, revealing its steaming, fluffy inside. A pat of butter melts slowly into the soft potato, ready to be enjoyed.