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Air Fryer Baked Potato with Ultra-Crispy Salted Skin and Fluffy Center

Master the Air Fryer Baked Potato with this expert guide. Achieve a deep golden-brown, crackled skin and a steaming, fluffy interior topped with melting butter, thick sour cream, and fresh chives in under 50 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Potato Base
  • 2 large Russet Potatoes 10-12oz (280-340g) each
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Or extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Coarse Sea Salt Visible grains for texture
Garnish & Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted into the center
  • 4 tbsp Full-Fat Sour Cream Thick dollop
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives Finely chopped
  • to taste Cracked Black Pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer At least 4-quart capacity recommended.
  • 1 Digital Meat Thermometer To check for internal temperature of 210°F.
  • 1 Silicone Tongs For flipping potatoes safely.

Method
 

Prep and Season
  1. Scrub the Russet potatoes (approx. 280g each) and pat completely dry with a towel. Prick 6-8 times with a fork to allow steam release.
  2. Rub each potato with 1 tbsp (15ml) of oil and coat thoroughly with 1 tsp (5g) coarse sea salt until grains are visible.
The Air Fry Process
  1. Place in a preheated air fryer at 400°F (205°C). Cook for 20 minutes without crowding the basket.
  2. Flip the potatoes with tongs and cook for another 15-25 minutes. Look for a deep golden-brown, crackled skin and an internal temp of 210°F (99°C).
Assembly
  1. Cut a lengthwise slit and squeeze ends toward the center to reveal the fluffy white interior.
  2. Add a large square of butter to create a glossy pool, top with a thick sour cream dollop, chives, and cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 5gFat: 18gFiber: 4g

Notes

Do not use foil, as it prevents the skin from becoming crispy.
Ensure the potato is bone-dry before oiling for the best crackle texture.
Keyword Air Fryer Baked Potato,Crispy Potato Skin,Fluffy Baked Potato

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