Description

This Air Fryer Baked Potato with Garlic Butter offers a perfectly crispy skin and a creamy, fluffy interior, quicker than traditional baking. It’s a satisfying, family-friendly side dish that frees up oven space.

Ingredients

4 medium Russet or Idaho Potatoes (approx. 600g)
3 Tbsp unsalted butter (45g)
2 large fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Prep Your Potatoes: Wash and scrub 4 medium potatoes thoroughly until clean. Pat them completely dry. Prick each potato 6-8 times with a fork or sharp knife all over.
Oil & Season: Drizzle the pricked potatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil, rubbing to coat each one evenly. Season generously with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper.
Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 3 Tbsp butter until completely liquid. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves.
Air Fry for Crispy Skin: Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Finish with Garlic Butter: Carefully remove each hot Air Fryer Baked Potato from the basket. Slice open each one lengthwise, then use a fork to fluff the inside flesh. Generously brush or pour the prepared garlic butter over the fluffy potato insides.

Notes

For a plant-based option, use dairy-free butter. Consider adding Parmesan cheese or smoked paprika after cooking for extra flavor, or fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. If the air fryer basket is crowded, cook in batches to ensure crispy skins. For a lighter touch, use extra virgin olive oil post-cooking instead of some butter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 medium potato (approx. 150 g)
Calories: 205 calories
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg