Air Fryer Baked Potato

Name: How to Air Fry Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 to 4 russet potatoes, (depending on how many will fit in your air fryer); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Sea salt, (to taste)

This air fryer potato recipe results in delicious potatoes that come out with perfectly crispy skin and a soft, fluffy texture inside.

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Air Fryer Baked Potato Ingredients
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Substitutions And Additions
How To Make Baked Potatoes In Air Fryer
How To Serve This Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
Storing Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
You Will Love Baked Potatoes In Air Fryer
Baked Potato In Air Fryer FAQs
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There’s no need to preheat your oven for this easy air fryer baked potato recipe, and you’ll have perfectly cooked and delicious potatoes without all the fuss. Resulting in a crispy skin and fluffy interior, this is sure to become your go-to method for making this classic dish.

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Air Fryer Baked Potato Ingredients

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Baked potatoes have been a staple in American cuisine for decades. But have you ever tried them in an air fryer?

The crispy exterior perfectly complements the soft and fluffy texture of the inside. One bite and you will be hooked.

You’ll need:

3 to 4 russet potatoes (depending on how many will fit in your air fryer)
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Sea salt, to taste

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Substitutions And Additions

SEASONING: You can also rub black pepper onto the skin. I like to use sea salt and coarse black pepper.

How To Make Baked Potatoes In Air Fryer

Making baked potatoes in the air fryer is so quick and easy. You don’t have to wait for the oven to preheat. Just prick the washed potatoes with a fork, rub them with the oil of your choice, add some salt and pepper, and cook until the potatoes are tender.

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The air fryer will cook a potato with a delicious, crispy skin, maybe even better than in the oven. The oil on the skin aids in a crispy exterior, but you do not have to use oil on the skin. You can follow the recipe as is and omit the oil and salt. Note that the oil helps hold the salt on the skin, so if you skip the oil, you’re skipping the salt too.

STEP ONE: Clean the potatoes well by scrubbing them under running water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

STEP TWO: Poke holes in the potatoes all over with a fork.

STEP THREE: Brush or rub oil over the entire outside of the potatoes and sprinkle with sea salt (sprinkle salt as liberally as you’d like).

oil brushed over the entire potatoes and sprinkle salt

STEP FOUR: 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 them).

PRO TIP:

You do not need to line the air fryer basket, and do not place the potatoes on a plate or anything in the basket. Allowing the hot air to swirl up and around all sides of the potato will produce the best results.

STEP FIVE: Cook at 400°F for 30 minutes, then turn and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes more.

PRO TIP:

Test that the potato is done by gently pressing a fork into it. If the fork goes into the potato easily, the potato is done. If you feel resistance in the center of the potato, go ahead and cook for 5 minutes longer.

STEP SIX: The cooking time will vary slightly depending on the size of your potatoes, the air fryer model, and the number of potatoes in the air fryer basket.

How To Serve This Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

These air fryer baked potatoes are best served with all of your favorite toppings. Try sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions to take this delicious side dish to the next level. Enjoy the potatoes along with oven baked chicken and simple sauteed vegetables.

You could also consider adding some sautéed garlic parmesan mushrooms to your plate. The earthy flavor of the mushrooms pairs perfectly with the neutral potato taste.

Or how about some roasted broccoli? The slight char will create a beautiful contrast in texture and flavor with the soft potato.

Air fryer recipes cook things in a fraction of the time an oven takes. Check out our air fryer fried chicken and air fryer pizzas for two great choices.

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Storing Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

IN THE FRIDGE: Store air fryer potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freeze air fryer potatoes in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Label the potatoes with the use-by date, so you make sure to enjoy them while they are at their best.

Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

overhead shot of Air Fryer Baked Potato on a plate

You Will Love Baked Potatoes In Air Fryer

Air frying takes much less time than oven-baked potatoes but still gives you the perfect baked potato. Add your favorite toppings and serve along with your favorite entrees, and you may never want to use any other cooking method again.

Baked Potato In Air Fryer FAQs

Can I freeze air fryer baked potatoes?

This easy recipe can be kept in the freezer for up to three months when stored in an airtight container.

How do I know that the baked potato in the air fryer is done?

Using a fork, you will want to pierce the potato. If the fork goes into the potato without any resistance, it is ready to enjoy.

What are the best potatoes to use for this recipe?

This method works best for russet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes.

Do you need to pierce the potato in the air fryer?

You will want to pierce the potatoes before placing them in the air fryer. The holes will help the steam escape while the potatoes are cooking.

Are baked potatoes better in the oven or air fryer?

Whether baked potatoes are better in the oven or air fryer is up to you to decide, but we think the air fryer potatoes are mighty tasty with their crispy exterior and soft inside.

Are air fryer potatoes healthy?

Air-fried potatoes are quite healthy, especially compared to deep-fried potatoes. They use much less oil during the cooking process, which helps reduce calories.

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How to Air Fry Baked Potatoes

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This air fryer potato recipe results in delicious potatoes that come out with perfectly crispy skin and a soft, fluffy texture inside.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings

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Ingredients

3 to 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.

Notes

The air fryer will cook a potato with a delicious, crispy skin, maybe even better than in the oven. The oil on the skin aids in a crispy exterior, but you do not have to use oil on the skin. You can follow the recipe as is and omit the oil and salt. Note that the oil helps hold the salt on the skin, so if you skip the oil, you’re skipping the salt too.
You do not need to line the air fryer basket, and do not place the potatoes on a plate or anything in the basket. Allowing the hot air to swirl up and around all sides of the potato will produce the best results.
Test that the potato is done by gently pressing a fork into it. If the fork goes into the potato easily, the potato is done. If you feel resistance in the center of the potato, go ahead and cook for 5 minutes longer.

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Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe