Here is an air fryer baked potato recipe that can be cooked to perfection in the air fryer without having to do too much work!

This recipe can be great for meal prep, and it pairs well with Air Fryer Salmon or Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Air Fryer Green Beans.

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Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

How to make a classic baked potato at home with an air fryer. By using a minimal amount of oil, this baked potato will still turn out to be fluffy and tasty.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 5

Total Time 50

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine American, English

Servings1 serving

Calories (per serving)185.68 kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 medium baking potato
1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp butter

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 180°C degrees (375°F).
Wash potato and pat dry.
Brush with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Cook for 40 minutes. Check halfway through to flip over and readjust time to ensure they're cooked through.
Allow baked potato to rest for 5 minutes. Use knife to split and the potato should be fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 185.68kcalCarbohydrates: 30.02gProtein: 3.52gFat: 6.22gSaturated Fat: 2.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.43gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.51gTrans Fat: 0.16gCholesterol: 10.75mgSodium: 623.86mgPotassium: 723.68mgFiber: 3.87gSugar: 1.33gVitamin A: 131.08IUVitamin B1: 0.14mgVitamin B2: 0.05mgVitamin B3: 1.8mgVitamin B5: 0.52mgVitamin B6: 0.5mgVitamin B12: 0.01µgVitamin C: 33.49mgVitamin E: 0.44mgVitamin K: 5.6µgCalcium: 24.19mgCopper: 0.19mgFolate: 27.44µgIron: 1.39mgManganese: 0.32mgMagnesium: 40.07mgPhosphorus: 98.89mgSelenium: 0.58µgZinc: 0.5mgNet Carbohydrates: 26.15g

Data source: USDA

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How Long Does Air Fryer Baked Potato Last?

An air fryer baked potato is perfect for meal prepping or batch cooking. Just ensure you keep them stored in an airtight food storage container or freezer bag.

Method	Duration
Fridge	3-4 days
Freezer	6 months

How To Reheat Air Fryer Baked Potato?

Method	Duration
Air Fryer	8 to 10 minutes
Microwave	2 to 4 minutes
Oven	8 to 10 minutes

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