Make your perfect baked potato in the Ninja Foodi with this foolproof method that delivers exceptional results every time. These potatoes turn out incredibly fluffy on the inside with a wonderfully crispy skin – all in just 45 minutes. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a complete meal when loaded with your favorite toppings, this recipe packs an impressive 8g of protein and 5g of fiber per serving. You’ll never want to make baked potatoes any other way!
Ingredients for Perfect Air Fryer Potatoes
- Russet Potatoes: 3 large ones, thoroughly scrubbed clean
- Seasonings: Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh chives for garnish
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your Ninja Foodi to 400°F (200°C) and let it warm up for 5 minutes
- Potato Prep: Take your clean potatoes and prick them several times with a fork around all sides
- Air Frying: Place potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 45 minutes until tender inside
- Final Touch: Remove carefully, cut lengthwise, and fluff the inside with a fork
- Serving: Add your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, and chives for extra flavor
Cooking Techniques
Want perfect baked potatoes every time? The trick is poking those holes with a fork before cooking – this lets steam escape and prevents any potato explosions in your Ninja Foodi! The air fryer setting gives you that amazing crispy skin while keeping the inside fluffy and tender. If you’re new to air frying, don’t worry – the process is super simple and way faster than using a regular oven.
Variations & Substitutions
While Russet potatoes are perfect for this recipe thanks to their starchy texture, you can switch things up! Try sweet potatoes for a different flavor (they might need 5-10 minutes less cooking time). You can also brush the skin with a tiny bit of olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt before cooking for extra crispy results. For a lower-calorie option, try Greek yogurt instead of sour cream as a topping.
Serving Suggestions
Make your baked potato a whole meal by adding fun toppings! Try crispy bacon bits, steamed broccoli, or chili. For a tasty twist, add some buffalo chicken and blue cheese, or go classic with butter, cheese, sour cream, and chives. These potatoes are perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or as a main course loaded with your favorite toppings.
Storage Tips
Got leftover baked potatoes? Let them cool down completely, then pop them in an airtight container in the fridge – they’ll stay good for 3-4 days. To reheat, cut them in half and air fry at 350°F for 4-5 minutes. The microwave works too, but you’ll lose that nice crispy skin. Just remember to store toppings separately!
Ninja Foodi Baked Potato
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large Russet potatoes scrubbed
- to taste salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
- sour cream optional
- cheese optional
- chives optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Ninja Foodi to 400°F/200°C for about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket of the Foodi, and use a fork to poke holes all around the potaoes.
- Air Fry the potatoes for 45 minutes, or until the inside of the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer, slice down the middle, and use a fork to mash and fluff the potatoes.
- Top with sour cream, cheese, and chives if desired, or your favorite baked potato toppings.
