Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are the way to go for that restaurant quality baked potato. Crispy skin and light and fluffy potato inside, waiting for you to dress it up with your favorite toppings. I realized a while back that making baked potatoes at instant vortex plus was so simple using my air fryer.
It is fast and efficient and gives you that crispy outer skin you are craving. A much faster cook time than in the oven. Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Baked Potatoes While this is a recipe in a sense, it is crazy simple. BUT, I had to share my method for making the best-baked potatoes. If you have an air fryer then you have to try this out. I added some seasoning to the outside of my potatoes for added flavor, for all you potato skin lovers. Do You Flip Potatoes Over During Cooking In Air Fryer You are welcome to peek in at the halfway mark of cooking and give your potatoes a flip.
This can help offer a more even skin crispiness all around. If you don’t want to mess with flipping, you can skip this step. How Do You Keep Baked Potatoes From Drying Out As They Cook Rubbing your potatoes down with olive oil is key. If you are not a fan of olive oil, reach for canola or vegetable. Just give the outside of the potatoes a nice rub-down so they are all greased up. This will protect the potatoes from drying out while helping to crisp up the skins. I then went an extra step and added seasoning to my potatoes, since we enjoy eating the skin.
Toppings for baked potatoes are endless! Pile on meat for a loaded baked potato, or a dollop of butter. Make your potatoes as simple or complex as you would like. Tip for Making Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Don’t crowd your tray.
You want to ensure there is space between each potato. This is going to allow the hot air that circulates really get around all the spots on the potato. Giving it that even and nicely cooked potato that you want. If you pile potatoes on top of each other, you will find you don’t have an even cook. How Long Do You Cook Baked Potatoes In Air Fryer Depending on the size of your potatoes will depend on the cooking time. My potatoes took 40 minutes, and they turned out perfect. If you have smaller potatoes you might only cook for 30-35 minutes.
Or if larger you might go over the 40-minute mark. Just make sure they are cooked fully before slicing and serving. How To Know When A Baked Potato Is Done Take a fork and stick it into the potato. If it goes in easy and comes out without getting stuck your potato is done. If you find it is a little hard to stick the fork or even a knife in, it needs more cooking time.
As the center of the potato is still a bit hard. What Type of Potatoes Make The Best Baked Potato Russets are my go-to potato for making baked potatoes. They offer a nice starch consistency that bakes up or in this case air fries up nicely. Are you loving your Instant Vortex Plus as much as I? Try out my Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Garlic Bread Margherita Pizza Toast, you will love it!