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Baked Potatoes- Oven, Air Fryer, Microwave

three methods for a perfect baked potato
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, baked potatoes, potato
Prep Time 2 minutes
Servings 2 potatoes
Calories 297kcal
Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Oven Method

  • Wash and pat dry the potatoes.
  • Using a fork, poke 5+ shallow holes all over the potato, piercing the skin.
  • Combine the oil and melted butter.
  • Brush the outside of the potatoes with this mixture. Then, sprinkle on the salt.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with a metal cooling rack. This allows the heat to travel all around the potato so all sides get crispy.
  • Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.
  • Flip the potatoes over and continue baking another 25 minutes.
  • Check the potatoes by piercing with a sharp knife. If the knife easily goes into the potato, they are done.

Air Fryer Method:

  • Wash and pat dry the potatoes.
  • Using a fork, poke 5+ shallow holes all over the potato, piercing the skin.
  • Combine the oil and melted butter.
  • Brush the outside of the potatoes with this mixture. Then, sprinkle on the salt.
  • Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes.
  • Pause, flip the potatoes, then continue to air fry for another 15 minutes.
  • Check the potatoes by piercing with a sharp knife. If the knife easily goes into the potato, they are done.

Microwave Method:

  • Wash and pat dry the potatoes.
  • Using a fork, poke 5+ shallow holes all over the potato, piercing the skin.
  • Place the potatoes on a microwave safe plate.
  • Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.
  • Flip the potatoes over, then continue to microwave for 3-4 minutes.
  • Check the potatoes by piercing with a sharp knife. If the knife easily goes into the potato, they are done.

Notes

Once the potatoes are done, you can cut them horizontally down the center and press the two sides toward one another to open them (like a mouth). I wear oven mitts to do this since the potatoes are hot. 
Garnish your baked potato with any toppings you like: shredded cheese, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper, green onions, etc. 

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg