Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with Toppings
Fluffy baked potatoes ready in 25 minutes, with a crispy exterior and warm, fluffy inside. Top with butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives for a complete side or light dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 whole russet potatoes, medium
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 serving's worth butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and fresh chives
Instructions
- 1
Scrub potatoes under running water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Prick each potato all over with a fork, about 8–10 times per potato.
- 3
Rub potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Place potatoes directly in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 22 minutes.
- 5
Pierce the thickest potato with a knife. It should slide through easily when done.
- 6
Carefully remove potatoes and let cool for 2 minutes until safe to handle.
- 7
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- 8
Top each half with butter, sour cream, cheddar, and fresh chives. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- fork
- paper towels
- sharp knife
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