Description
Learn how to make deliciously crispy air fryer baked potatoes that are fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. This easy recipe will become your go-to side dish or even a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 baking potatoes
Cooking:
- cooking spray or any oil with a high smoke point
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes: Start by washing and scrubbing the potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Prepare the potatoes: Either lightly spray the potatoes with cooking spray from all sides or rub them with oil. Place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the potatoes: Set the air fryer to 400°F/200°C and cook for 30 minutes. After 20 minutes, flip the potatoes if needed for even cooking. Check for doneness with a knife or fork.
- Check for doneness: After 30 minutes, test the potatoes with a fork. If they’re soft and baked, they’re ready. If not, cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Don’t forget to use oil with a high smoke point for crispy skins.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for best results.
- Adjust cooking time for larger potatoes as needed.
- Enhance flavor with seasonings like sea salt, pepper, garlic, onion, or paprika.
- Each serving has 5 WW SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers freestyle plan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
