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**Mastering Air Fryer Baked Potatoes: The Perfect Side Dish, Every Time**
Few dishes are as comforting and versatile as a perfectly baked potato. With its crispy skin, fluffy interior, and endless topping possibilities, it’s a universal favorite. But did you know that the air fryer can take your baked potato game to the next level? By using this handy kitchen appliance, you’ll achieve restaurant-quality results in less time and with less fuss.
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### **Why Use an Air Fryer for Baked Potatoes?**
1. **Crispier Skin**: The air fryer’s convection technology circulates hot air around the potato, creating a perfectly crispy skin that’s impossible to resist.
2. **Shorter Cooking Time**: Compared to a traditional oven, the air fryer cuts cooking time nearly in half while still delivering evenly cooked results.
3. **Healthier Cooking**: Using minimal oil, the air fryer achieves golden, flavorful potatoes without the need for deep frying or heavy toppings.
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### **Ingredients**
Here’s what you need to make air fryer baked potatoes (serves 4):
– **4 medium-sized russet potatoes**
– **2 tbsp olive oil**
– **1 tsp kosher salt**
– **½ tsp black pepper**
– **Optional toppings**: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits, or anything you love!
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