Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with Butter, Sour Cream, and Chives Recipe
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are a quick and easy way to achieve perfectly crispy skins and fluffy interiors. This recipe uses simple ingredients like russet potatoes, olive oil, and sea salt, and finishes with classic toppings including butter, sour cream, and fresh chives for a delicious comfort food experience without the wait of traditional baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons butter (1 tablespoon per potato)
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel to ensure the skins crisp up during cooking.
- Pierce Potatoes: Use a fork to poke several holes into each potato. This allows steam to escape while cooking and prevents bursting.
- Season: Rub each potato evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper generously over all sides to enhance flavor and texture.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes for optimal cooking conditions.
- Cook Potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 35-40 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Check Doneness: Test the potatoes’ readiness by inserting a fork or knife into the center; it should slide in easily with no resistance.
- Serve: Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the air fryer. Cut a slit down the center of each potato, add a tablespoon of butter inside, then top with sour cream and sprinkle with chopped chives for garnish.
Notes
- Make sure potatoes are completely dry before oiling to get a crispy skin.
- Turning potatoes halfway through cooking promotes even browning.
- For larger potatoes, increase cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
- You can customize toppings like shredded cheese, bacon bits, or green onions as preferred.
- Leftover baked potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer for crispiness.
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