Unlearn how to prepare air fryer baked potatoes; featuring crisp exterior with fluffy, tender interior texture – they make an easy, quick way to create dinner!
Air fryer technology makes for quick and effortless vegetables preparation! In our home, this has quickly become our go-to kitchen gadget when planning dinner vegetables – such as zucchini, asparagus, Brussels sprouts or even baked potatoes!
Why this recipe will win your vote
Reduced cooking time. Traditional oven-baked potatoes take 60 to 90 minutes for dinner (especially those on the larger scale). When used with an air fryer, their total preparation time drops significantly!
As with a standard oven, an air fryer won’t turn your home into an inferno of heat and steam. Furthermore, air frying potatoes produces flavorful results more consistently and quickly than conventional oven baking techniques can. Incorporating air frying ensures they cook evenly and precisely while adding even cooking temperatures across each batch of fries!
Potatoes are both delicious and nutritional. Contrary to popular belief, potatoes contain fiber-rich foods which make them extremely filling! Paired with Greek yoghurt, cheese and seasonal veggies you have yourself an complete and well balanced meal!
Air Frying potatoes is my preferred method because of its consistent results each and every time. Once done, they come out perfectly cooked – all that remains to do is add butter and season them accordingly and enjoy!
Parts Needed
These delightful baked potatoes require only minimal ingredients. Below you’ll find every part you will require:
Russet potatoes should be chosen so all are roughly of equal sizes so dinner will come together quickly and evenly.
Butter: either salted or unsalted will do. Likewise for salt and pepper; season as desired with any combination.
And choose whatever toppings are desired such as green onions, bitter cream, diced bacon pieces and/or cheese shreds from our assortment!
Tips to make air fryer baked potatoes? Air frying baked potatoes is easy! Your air fryer does all of the hard work for you so there are no excuses not to get your potato fix! Feeling ambitious? Get cooking!
Step 1- Assemble Your Potatoes
Begin by drying off your potatoes using paper towel, cutting back their edges using a fork, then spreading melted butter all over them before seasoning accordingly with salt and pepper for optimal taste.
Step 2- Air Fry the Potatoes
To air fry potatoes, first add your prepared ingredients to an air fryer basket at 200C/400F and cook them for 30-35 minutes at this temperature before flipping both sides and cooking your dinner for another 5-10 minutes before finishing up this step.
Step 3- Fill and Serve
Finally, transfer cooked potatoes onto a serving plate. Topped off with bitter cream, shredded cheese, chopped bacon bits and green onion stalks, the finished dish should be filled and enjoyed!
How Long Will it Take to Bake Potatoes in an Air Fryer? Everyone knows, potatoes vary in terms of both size and weight; use this data below as an approximate guide on when they will be fully baked based on its dimensions/weight:
Eight oz or much much less: 30-35 minutes. 9 to 12 ounces: 35-40 minutes, 12-14 oz: 45-50, and for 16-17, 55-60.
Over 16 oz: At least 60 minutes and add 5 more minutes per ounce over 16
Should I wrap my potatoes in foil before air frying?
No. There’s no reason for you to wrap potatoes before placing them into an air fryer basket – doing so may actually cause them to boil inside due to steam build-up and therefore result in no crispy texture on their exterior – something we want!
Do I Have to Poke Holes Prior to Air Frying? Its Though traditional baking of potatoes in an oven requires pre-poking holes for even cooking, air frying does not necessitate it; its even circulation ensures even results throughout.
Are You Wondering the Best Methods of Storing Leftovers Wondering about the ideal methods of Storing leftovers? Below are best practices for baked potato storage:
Refrigerator Storage Method: Place leftovers in airtight containers and refrigerate for 3-4 days before placing in freezer-safe bags to freeze up to three months later on. Reheating: Reheat via microwave oven or air fryer as desired.
Filling Ideas Baked potatoes provide endless filling ideas; here are just a few:
Chili: Inexperienced onions, cheddar cheese, bitter cream and handcrafted chili are key components. From Mexico come corn, black beans, bitter cream cheese guacamole salsa. On Pizzas themselves there can be homemade pizza sauce with mozzarella cheese topping it off as well as pepperoni olives mushrooms etc all coming together in harmony for delicious results!
Beans and Cheese: An iconic British meal featuring Heinz baked beans, sweetcorn, and shredded cheese from Heinz. Philly Cheesesteaks: With steak seasoned to your preference topped with cheese atop crispy onions and mushrooms for extra crunchiness! Ceaselessly Asked Questions
Do air fryers accommodate foil?
Air fryer users may put foil inside, however always refer to your manufacturer for instructions before doing so.
Why does one dunk their potatoes in cold water before air frying?
Soaking potatoes first before air-frying ensures even cooking and ensures crispier, fluffier texture inside.
How can I prevent potatoes from sticking to my air fryer basket?
Add oil or cooking spray to the air fryer basket in order to prevent potatoes from adhering, thus keeping your potatoes from getting stuck inside it.
Makes 4 large russet potatoes *see notes/comment section, using 2 tablespoons of butter that has been melted along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper for added spice. Gently scrub and pat the potatoes dry after washing them to complete this recipe.
Prick the potatoes all through with a fork, then spread the melted butter over each potato before seasoning with salt and pepper to serve.
Prepare potatoes at 200C/400F for 30 to 35 minutes before flipping and setting together dinner for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Switch the potatoes over onto a plate. Cut back through their centers and fill generously with bitter cream before topping with cheese shreds, chopped bacon bits, and green onion toppers.
- Below, please discuss with regard to cooking time and potato size conversion.
8 oz or significantly less: 30-35 minutes, 9-12 ounces: 35-40 minutes and 14-16 ounces = 55-60 minutes for gestation time.
Over 16oz: At least 60 minutes and an extra five minutes per ounce over 16. TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers for three or four days after placing in airtight containers and refrigerate until eaten up.
TO FREEZE: Place cooked and cooled potatoes in freezer-safe bags and store for at least three months in your freezer.alitat TO REHEAT: Reheat in your microwave, oven or air fryer as soon as they have returned from being frozen.
Serving: One Baked Potato | Energy (kcal) = 195 | Carbs (45) | Protein (8g), Fat (6) and Fiber (5) all add up to 454mg sodium (354 mg, 1542mg potassium and 50mg calcium respectively. Fibre (five grams). Vitamin A(179IU),C21mg calcium 50 mg Iron 3mg. | Net Carbs 35 grams.