Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with Crisp Skins
Crisp-skinned air fryer baked potatoes with fluffy centers make an easy side or customizable main dish in about 40 minutes.
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 30 minutes minutes
Total: 40 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes 6–8 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil plus more as needed
- to taste coarse sea salt
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Wash and scrub the potatoes, then dry them completely.
Poke each potato all over with a fork. Rub with the oil and season every side with coarse sea salt.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, in batches if needed, and cook for 30 minutes.
Test with a fork. If it does not pierce the skin and flesh easily, cook 5 minutes more and repeat as needed.
Transfer the potatoes to a cutting board.
Slice each potato down the center without cutting all the way through, then press the sides open to release steam.
Fluff the centers with a fork, add desired toppings, and serve immediately.