Whether you're feeding a crowd, meal prepping in a hurry or eating a mostly potato diet for healthy weight loss, this recipe should be in your rotation. These baked potato halves are easy, tasty and perfect to grab and go! Make these taters in the oven or air fryer.
Preheat oven to 425°F. If using a fan/convection oven or air fryer, preheat to 400°F. If using an air fryer, you may need to cook in batches or prepare fewer potatoes.
Arrange cut potato halves in a single layer on baking tray, with the cut side facing up.
Lightly sprinkle the cut side with seasoned salt or garlic salt.
Bake for 30-50 minutes, until fork tender. The baking time varies based on how big your potatoes are and the type of appliance you're using. So, check them by poking them with a fork starting at the 30 minute mark. If the fork goes in easily, they're done!
Serve with ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard as condiments. For a simple, easy meal, pair a few of these with steamed broccoli or a salad. Filling and low in calories!
Allow potatoes to cool on the counter before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
Substitutions:
Gold potatoes: substitute with russet potatoes, white potatoes or red potatoes. The gold variety are the best for this, though, since they retain their moisture after being baked.Seasoned salt or garlic salt: substitute with sea salt, kosher salt. For a salt-free option: omit the salt altogether and add your favorite salt-free spices. Some ideas that we've used before: granulated garlic, ground cumin, paprika, dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, taco seasoning, Mrs. Dash, Kirkland no-salt seasoning.