Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
I can’t count how many times I have wanted to bake potatoes for dinner, but I forget to put them in the oven in time. Enter the Air Fryer. The potatoes are baked in half the time, and the you don’t have to heat the whole house doing it. If you have an Air Fryer, this recipe will help you get dinner on the table in no time!
The Perfect Baked Potato
If you are familiar with our Perfect Baked Potato recipe, you know how we feel about wrapping a potato in aluminum foil. It’s just not right. The perfect baked potato has a crispy skin on the outside. You just can’t achieve that with foil. The skin needs a light coating of oil and a sprinkling of Kosher salt. When prepared this way, the skin becomes the best part of the potato!
Are Baked Potatoes Healthy?
Yes! With the popularity of high protein/low carb diets over the last decade, potatoes got a bad wrap. But, potatoes are not that high in carbohydrates. A small potato only has 15 carbs, which is lower than the same serving size of pasta or rice. A medium-sized potato provides essential vitamins and minerals including:
Potassium (almost double the amount you can get from a banana!)Vitamin B6Vitamin C3 grams of plant-based protein4 grams of fiber
Baked Potato Toppings
Once you have pulled the perfect baked potatoes from the Air Fryer, what do you top them with? The mild flavor of a baked potato pairs well with so many things. You can go healthy and top potatoes with lighter toppings or make it a complete meal with heartier toppings. Here are some ideas to get you started: Nearly one-third of United States potatoes are produced in Idaho. And it’s not just Russet potatoes! Idaho produces 25 varieties of potatoes. Learn more at Idahopotato.com.
Lighter toppings
Salt and pepperSour cream and chivesBroccoli and shredded cheeseCottage cheeseSalsa
Make it a meal
BBQ beef, shredded cheese, green onionsBlack beans, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, sliced olivesChili, shredded cheese, diced onionsRanch dressing, bacon crumbles, shredded cheese, green onionsDiced ham, shredded cheese, sour cream
More Potato Recipes
Being from Idaho, we are partial to potatoes. Potatoes make the best side dishes. They are versatile, inexpensive, and they go with just about everything. In addition to baked potatoes, here are some of our favorite potato side dishes:
Parmesan Potato HalvesPerfect Mashed PotatoesCreamy Potatoes and PeasTwice Baked Potatoes Parmesan Garlic Grilled PotatoesGrilled Ranch PotatoesCheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)
How to Make Baked Potatoes in an Air Fryer
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