Once you taste a Baked Potato in the Air Fryer, you will never eat them another way again! Fluffy potato on the inside and crispy seasoned skin on the outside, there is virtually no cleanup, and they only take 40 minutes to make! Load them with your favorite toppings for an easy side dish or main course meal if you stuff them with protein!
Using the air fryer is the easiest way to get the best baked potatoes! From the crispy outside to the fluffy insides – you couldn’t ask for anything better! If you have leftover Russets, dice them up for a batch of bacon cheeseburger soup or creamy chicken stew.
Potato recipes make some of the best side dishes because they go great with just about anything. We love serving air-fried potatoes with this French Onion Chicken Skillet, Crockpot Steak Bites, or Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach. Did you know that you can even make this homemade gnocchi recipe using baked potatoes?
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Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Baked Potato in air fryer time takes a fraction of the time compared to oven-baked potatoes.
- Only 3 simple ingredients are needed.
- Goes great with many different meals.
- Perfectly cooked every time!
🥔 Ingredients:
- Russet potatoes – these make the best-baked potatoes! Yukon golds can also be used.
- Vegetable oil – olive oil or avocado oil can be substituted if desired. This helps crisp the potato skins. Since we are cooking at 400 degrees F, you want to use an oil with a high smoke point.
- Coarse salt
For a full list of ingredients and their measurements, 📋 please view my printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Equipment Needed:
Air Fryer
Substitutions and Variations
- Loaded – This is a classic combo of butter, sour cream, chives (or green onions), cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.
- Veggie – Add sauteed or roasted vegetables of your choice. This makes a great vegetarian meal.
- Broccoli Cheddar – Roast or steam the broccoli, then pile it on with cheddar cheese or melted Velveeta.
- Protein Packed – add chicken, steak, bbq, or smoked salmon.
- Try this same recipe with red potatoes or sweet potatoes!
🔪 Instructions:
Step 1: Give the potatoes a good scrub, then pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 2: Use a fork (or sharp knife) to poke holes in each one.
Step 3: Brush or rub the skin of the potato with oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Step 4: Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
Pro Tip: Leave space between the potatoes while cooking. Overloading the basket will increase the cooking time and the outsides will not be as crispy.
Step 5: Use tongs to flip each one then continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
Step 6: Slice them open and serve with a pat of butter and your favorite potato toppings!
GARNISH/SLICE/SERVE: Serve on a plate along with your favorite protein and/or steamed vegetables.
Recipe Tips for Air Fryer Baked Potato
- The cook time may vary depending on the size of the potato and the number you are cooking. Small potatoes will cook in less time, but you could use this same method to make baby potatoes.
- Oiling the potatoes makes for a perfectly crispy skin. If you choose to skip the oil, you will have to omit the salt as well because it will not stick.
- You can also rub coarse black pepper on the outer skin to make the perfect baked potato.
- There’s no need to use a paper liner or use cooking spray on the basket of the air fryer. For the best results, place the potatoes in directly so the hot air can swirl around.
- If you are using large potatoes and are cooking in batches, simply wrap the cooked potatoes in aluminum foil so they stay hot until you are ready to serve.
Fun Fact
In the UK, a baked potato may also be referred to as a jacket potato.
Recipe FAQs
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Yes! Lower the temperature to 300-350 degrees and air fry until it’s warmed through.
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Baked Potato in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3-4 Russet potatoes depending on how many will fit in your air fryer
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean potatoes well by scrubbing them under running water. Pat dry with a clean towel.
- Prick the potatoes all over with a fork
- Brush or rub oil over the entire outside of the potatoes and sprinkle with sea salt (sprinkle salt as liberally as you’d like.)
- Place the prepared potatoes in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer (there should be a bit of room between the potatoes, do not overcrowd.)
- Cook at 400°F for 30 minutes, then turn and continue cooking 10-15 minutes more.
- Cook time will vary slightly depending on the size of the potatoes and the number of potatoes in the air fryer basket.
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