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Air Fryer Blooming Baked potatoes

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These Air Fryer Blooming Baked Potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and loaded with buttery flavor. Thin potato slices “bloom” open beautifully in the air fryer, creating extra crispy edges that are perfect for cheese, bacon, sour cream, and your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Additional Time 7 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Medium Russet potatoes
  • 1 TBS Olive oil Spray oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 TBS fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnishing)

Optional toppings

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Bacon bits
  • Chopped green onions or chives
  • Melted butter for serving

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the potatoes well. Place chopsticks or wooden spoons along the sides of each potato and carefully slice thin cuts across the top without cutting all the way through.
  • Place chopsticks or wooden spoons along both sides of the potato to prevent cutting all the way through.
    Using a sharp knife, carefully make thin slices across the potato from top to bottom.
    Rotate the potato and repeat the slicing in the opposite direction to create a crosshatch blooming pattern.
    Gently fan the potato open slightly with your hands before seasoning.
    Slicing a potato with chopsticks on the sides to create blooming baked potatoes without cutting through.
  • Microwave the potatoes for 5–7 minutes to slightly soften the centers.
  • Remove potatoes from the microwave and brush them with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, and/or seasoning of choice.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Place the blooming potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-14 minutes, or until crispy on the edges and soft inside.
  • Add cheese during the last 2–3 minutes if desired.
  • Serve warm with sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, or your favorite baked potato toppings.

Notes

  • Russet potatoes work best because they crisp nicely outside while staying fluffy inside.
  • Try to cut the slices thin and evenly for the best blooming effect.
  • The microwave step helps soften the center so the potatoes cook evenly in the air fryer.
  • Every air fryer cooks slightly differently, so cooking time may vary depending on potato size and air fryer model.
  • Add cheese during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to bring back the crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 658mgPotassium: 915mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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