Absolutely! Here’s how to make Air Fryer Blooming Baked Potatoes — crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and beautifully “bloomed” like an onion blossom, perfect for loading up with your favorite toppings.
🥔🔥 Air Fryer Blooming Baked Potatoes
🕒 Total Time: ~35–45 minutes
Servings: 2–4 (depending on potato size)
🧾 Ingredients:
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2 large russet potatoes (evenly sized)
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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Salt & pepper to taste
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Optional toppings:
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Shredded cheese
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Chopped green onions or chives
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Bacon bits
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Hot sauce or ranch
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🔪 How to Cut a Blooming Potato:
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Wash and dry the potatoes.
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Slice a small bit off the bottom so the potato sits flat.
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Place the potato cut-side down.
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Using a sharp knife, make vertical cuts around the potato about ¼-inch apart, stopping about ½ inch from the bottom (don’t cut all the way through).
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Rotate the potato 90°, and make the same cuts across the first set — like a grid.
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Gently separate the segments a bit with your fingers to “bloom” it.
Tip: You can soak them in cold water for 5–10 minutes to help the cuts open more, then pat dry.
🔥 Air Frying Instructions:
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the cut potatoes on a plate or tray. Brush all over (inside the cuts too) with olive oil or melted butter.
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Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Place in air fryer basket, cut side up, ensuring space between them.
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Cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on potato size, until the edges are crispy and center is soft. Check at 30 min with a fork.
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Optional: Top with cheese and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to melt.
🧀 Serving Ideas:
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Top with sour cream, green onions, and bacon bits.
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For a meal: add chili, pulled pork, or sautéed veggies.
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For a Tex-Mex twist: top with black beans, avocado, salsa, and cotija cheese.