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A baked potato with sour cream, chives and bacon on a white plate with salad greens in the background.
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Air Fryer Salt & Pepper Baked Potatoes
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Looking for the perfect baked potato? Look no further. Rubbing the skin with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper and baking in an air fryer gives you a potato with crispy delicious skin and a fluffy interior just waiting for all your toppings.
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 199 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 medium russet potatoes about 9 to 10 ounces each
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and coarsely ground black pepper
For Serving:
  • butter
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh chives or scallions
  • chopped cooked bacon
  • Cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Rub olive oil all over the potatoes and season them generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pierce all sides of the potatoes several times with the tines of a fork.
  3. Air-fry for 40 minutes, turning the potatoes over halfway through the cooking time.
  4. Serve the potatoes, split open with your favorite toppings.
Recipe Notes

If you in a hurry and want to save a few minutes….slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Rub the olive oil on the potato halves and season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes cut side down in the air fryer. Air-fry at 400°F for 20 minutes. Flip potatoes over and air fry for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Salt & Pepper Baked Potatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 plain potato)
Calories 199 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 592mg25%
Potassium 888mg25%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.