1. Using a sharp knife, slice across the potato about 1/8 inch apart, making sure not to cut down all the way to the bottom of the potato The slices should stay connected at the bottom. So leave about 1/4 inch of the bottom of potato unsliced
2. Place potatoes in the bowl with cold water for 15 minutes to remove the starch (optional). Change the water couple of times if needed.
3. Dry the potato with a paper towel and place it in the microwave. Microwave for 3 minutes for 1 potato or 4-5 minutes for 2 potatoes. At this point, the potatoes are pretty much cooked and already soft.
4. Preheat air fryer to 360F for 2 minutes.
5. Season potatoes with salt and pepper to taste and brush lightly with oil. Or spray them with oil sprayer. Try to season inside the cracks too.
6. Place potatoes in the basket or tray of the air fryer
7. Air fry mode at 360F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
8. Open air fryer, check for the desired doneness and crispiness.
9. Sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, dry rosemary. Add butter if desired. Add cheese if desired and send back to air fryer for 2 minutes to melt.
10. Top with bacon crumbles, sour cream (optional)
11. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
I pre-slice the potatoes first, then par-cook in the microwave for 3 minutes. Airfry mode 360F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Yum!👆
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