Crispy Air-Fried Seasoned Baked Potatoes
Achieve perfectly crispy skin and a fluffy interior with these air-fried baked potatoes. Steamed first for tenderness, then air-fried and generously dusted with a savory barbecue seasoning.
Air-frying is a fantastic way to achieve that sought-after baked potato texture without heating up the entire kitchen. By pre-steaming the potatoes, we ensure a melt-in-your-mouth interior, while a light coat of oil and high heat in the air fryer crisp the exterior to perfection. A generous dusting of barbecue seasoning at the end transforms this simple side dish into an irresistible, flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- 4 whole large potatoes
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- to taste barbecue seasoning powder
Instructions
- 1Peel the potatoes
Take a few large potatoes, peel them completely using a vegetable peeler on a wooden cutting board, and wash them clean.
Tip: Make sure to remove all skin blemishes for a smooth texture. - 2Steam the potatoes
Place the cleaned and peeled potatoes onto a plate inside a steamer pot, cover with a lid, and steam over high heat.
Tip: Steam continuously for 30 minutes until fully cooked through. - 3Check potato doneness
After steaming, insert a chopstick into the center of a potato to test if it is completely soft and cooked through.
Tip: The chopstick should slide in smoothly without any resistance. - 4Oil the potatoes
Take the steamed potatoes out of the steamer and evenly brush a layer of cooking oil across the surface of each potato.
Tip: Coating them in oil helps achieve an extra crispy skin during baking. - 5Air fry the potatoes
Place the oiled potatoes into the air fryer basket and slide it into the machine. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes.
Tip: Listen for a sizzling sound and ensure the outer skin turns golden and crispy. - 6Slice and Season
Carefully cut the hot, air-fried potatoes in half. Use a spoon to generously sprinkle the red barbecue seasoning powder over their soft, fluffy interiors.
Tip: Make sure to get seasoning into the cracks so every bite is flavorful.
