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Air fried Jacket potatoes nicely served in a plate
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Perfect Air Fryer Potato Recipe

Perfectly cooked whole potatoes that are incredibly fluffy and tender on the inside. Cooked in the air fryer for a clean taste resulting in a fast and simple potato in no time.
Course Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Air fryer potato, Air fryer recipe, Potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 307.9kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-size potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon oil or cooking spray
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • Black pepper

Optional (for garnishing):

  • Butter
  • Green onions
  • Cream cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Scrub the potatoes
  • Poke all over with a fork, then brush the oil all over each of the potatoes
  • Season with salt and black pepper
  • Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 30 minutes. Flip to the other side and cook for another 10 minutes or till a fork inserted in the middle of the potatoes slides through easily.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a plate and slice with a sharp knife while still hot. Fill with your desired filling and enjoy.

Notes

Note that smaller potatoes will cook faster while larger potatoes will cook a little longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 307.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.8g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 600.5mg | Potassium: 1345.2mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2.5g | Vitamin A: 6.4IU | Vitamin C: 62.9mg | Calcium: 38.7mg | Iron: 2.5mg