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Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Shatteringly crispy, salted skin on the outside with an ultra-fluffy, cloud-like steaming interior! Cooking baked potatoes in the air fryer takes half the time of an oven while delivering steakhouse perfection every single time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Easy Sides, Side Dish
Cuisine: Air Fryer, American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Crispy Salted Potato Base (100% Halal Wholesome)
  • 4 medium (8 oz each) Russet potatoes Scrubbed thoroughly and dried completely
  • 1.5 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil Or avocado oil for high heat
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse flaky sea salt Fleur de sel or kosher salt for crunchy blistered skin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder Optional seasoning rub
Classic Loaded Toppings
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter Or garlic herb butter
  • ½ cup Sour cream Or whole milk Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup Sharp cheddar cheese Freshly shredded
  • 3 tablespoon Fresh chives or green onions Finely snipped
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation & Air Frying
  1. Thoroughly wash and scrub the Russet potatoes under cold water. Pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel. Ensuring the skins are bone-dry is the vital secret to shatteringly crisp skin.
  2. Use the tines of a fork to prick each potato 6 to 8 times all over to allow internal steam to vent safely during cooking.
  3. Rub each potato generously with extra virgin olive oil until glossy, then massage coarse flaky sea salt all over so it adheres to the oiled skin.
  4. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them for rapid 360° convection airflow.
  5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 35 to 45 minutes, turning them once at the 20-minute mark with heatproof silicone tongs. They are done when a fork slides into the center with zero resistance (internal temp 205°F / 96°C).
  6. Carefully transfer the hot potatoes to plates. Cut a slit down the top of each potato, then press the ends inward using a kitchen towel to pop the fluffy center open. Fluff gently with a fork.
  7. Immediately top with softened butter, cool sour cream, freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. Season with cracked black pepper and serve hot!

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