Healthy Recipes Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy Air Fryer Recipes Air-Fryer Stuffed Potatoes with Lentil Stew 5.0 (1) 1 Review There's no need to turn on your oven for baked potatoes when you can save time and use your air fryer. This recipe is a great base for air-fried whole potatoes, and here we top ours with a cozy spiced lentil stew, but you can get creative with topping ideas (see Tip). By Natalie Rizzo, M.S., RD Natalie Rizzo, M.S., RD Facebook Instagram Website Natalie Rizzo, M.S., RD, is a New York-based media dietitian, food and nutrition writer, national spokesperson and owner of Greenletes, a successful plant-based sports nutrition blog and podcast. Natalie has bylines in many national publications, including Shape, Runner's World, Verywell Fit, Bicycling, Diabetic Living and Prevention. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 28, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Adam Albright Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 (8 ounce) russet potatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ras el hanout 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup dried green lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided Plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style, and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional) Directions Prick potatoes with a fork. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Place the potatoes in the basket of an air fryer. Cook at 400°F, flipping once, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, garlic and ras el hanout; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, lentils, tomato paste and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the pot; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are soft, 25 to 35 minutes. Cut the potatoes in half and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Top with the lentil stew. Garnish with yogurt and cilantro, if desired. Equipment Air fryer Tip Here are some delicious topping ideas for air-fried potatoes: Cubed ham + steamed broccoli + shredded Cheddar + chives Shredded chicken + roasted red peppers + low-sodium pizza sauce + shredded mozzarella + parsley Pinto beans + avocado slices + pico de gallo + cilantro Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 416 Calories 8g Fat 75g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 potato & 3/4 cup stew Calories 416 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 75g 27% Dietary Fiber 12g 43% Total Sugars 10g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 679IU 14% Vitamin C 32mg 36% Vitamin E 3mg 18% Folate 79mcg 20% Vitamin K 11mcg 9% Sodium 589mg 26% Calcium 108mg 8% Iron 6mg 33% Magnesium 95mg 23% Potassium 1845mg 39% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved