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Air fryer baked potato for one topped with cheese, sour cream, and chives on a wooden board.
Anas Jafir

Air Fryer Baked Potato for One

Air fryer baked potato for one gives you crisp skin and a fluffy center with simple timing, one russet potato, and no oven to heat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium russet potato, 8 to 10 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon butter
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion
  • Optional loaded topping: 2 tablespoons warm cooked chili or shredded cooked chicken

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • fork
  • paper towel
  • tongs
  • small knife or skewer
  • oven mitt

Method
 

  1. Scrub, rinse, and dry the potato well.
  2. Prick the potato 6 to 8 times with a fork.
  3. Rub with olive oil and salt.
  4. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
  5. Turn and cook for another 18 to 25 minutes, until a knife slides through the center easily.
  6. Rest for 3 minutes, split open, fluff, and add optional toppings.
  7. If using leftover meat or chili, reheat it separately to 165°F (74°C) before topping.

Notes

Cooking time is estimated and varies by potato size and air fryer model.
The 205°F to 210°F center temperature is a texture cue for fluffy potato, not a food-safety requirement.
Nutrition is an estimate for one serving with butter, sour cream, and cheddar, without optional meat or chili.
Times and nutrition are estimates. Follow your appliance instructions and check doneness.
Never preheat with a loose parchment liner. Keep any liner secured beneath food and away from the heating element.