These Air Fryer Baked potatoes are our new favorite way to make taters. They bake up crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. No more microwaved potatoes after we have been spoiled by these spuds. Trust me when I tell you that these are the best baked potatoes! Even crispier than oven baked potatoes. They are perfect side dish for chicken, beef, or pork
We have really started enjoying our air fryer. Once you get a few great air fryer recipes you will realize just how well it cooks food. Especially foods that are traditionally fried. This recipe, Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, and Air Fryer Onion Rings are just a few of our favorites.
How to cook baked potatoes in an air fryer
Simply wash the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels. Prick the skin with a fork and rub vegetable oil over the potatoes. Then generously sprinkle with sea salt. Place in the air fryer basket with space between the potatoes. Air fry at 390 degrees for about 30-45 minutes. Allow the potatoes to sit in the air fryer until they are cool enough to handle.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Russet potatoes work best for this recipe. Choose medium to small potatoes so that you have enough room for several potatoes.
- For best results use an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable or canola oil. Olive oil has too low of a smoking point to use for this recipe.
- Use kosher or sea salt and sprinkle generously.
- Air fryers cook at varying levels of heat and intensity hence the wide variation on cooking time. They are done when they are fork tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Pop the potatoes instead of cutting them
Using a fork run the length of the potato poking holes in a straight line . Then make another short straight line down the center of the width of the potato. Gently push the sides of the potato together to lightly fluff it up.
Favorite toppings for baked potatoes
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Chives – dried or fresh
- Shredded cheese – cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack
- Bacon bits – crispy cooked smoked bacon
- Onions – green onions or Onion Straws
- Salsa – jarred or homemade
- salt and pepper
- Chili
- White Queso Dip
- Chopped ham
- Smoked salmon
Other potato recipes you will love!
Easy Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
This Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe is a delicious and simple way to make perfect fluffy soft baked potatoes with crispy skins every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: side
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Vegetable oil
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and dry real well. Prick the skin with a fork. Rub vegetable oil over the potatoes. Generously sprinkle with sea salt.
- Preheat air fryer for 10 minutes. Place the prepared potatoes in the basket. Cook at 390 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
Notes
- Russet potatoes work best for this recipe. Choose medium to small potatoes so that you have enough room for several potatoes.
- For best results use vegetable or canola oil. Olive oil has too low of a smoking point to use for this recipe.
- Use kosher or sea salt and sprinkle generously.
- Air fryers cook at varying levels of heat and intensity hence the wide variation on cooking time. They are done when they are fork tender.
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Swathi
These air fryer baked potato are delicious I like them better than oven baked potatoes.
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Marysa
This sounds like a great way to prepare potatoes. I really need to get an air fryer. Love the convenience of the recipes.
Tami R
I just (finally) got an air fryer and I’ve been searching for recipes so this is perfect! 🙂
Sol
Wow! I still haven’t decided to buy an air fryer yet despite the trend last year but I’ll try this recipe once I decided to purchase one.
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mel
I have never thought about putting baked potatoes in the air fryer, they sure look amazing! I need to try out this recipe!
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Richelle Milar
Wow that looks absolutely delicious and tasty I would really love to try this recipe
Abids
Potatoes are a great part of our traditional foods. But I wonder that we never knew about the awesome recipe before
Beth
I love baked potatoes! We don’t have an air fryer, but I want one, especially when I see recipes like this.
Joline
Air fryers are such nifty little gadgets! They make everything so convenient to make. I love how these potatoes turned out in it.
Tasheena
Thanks for sharing this recipe, I can’t wait to get an air fryer.
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Monica Simpson
I love the skins on baked potatoes so I’ll have to try these. I bet the air fryer makes them so good!
Tara Pittman
I need to get some potatoes. I love that they can be made in the airfryer
Mitch
I have an air fryer, and I love baked potatoes! In fact, it could be my whole dinner as it is that filling (as long as I get some sour creme on top!). Thanks for this!
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Amber Myers
I never tried them in the air fryer. I will have to keep this in mind. I do love my potatoes!
Jim H.
Didn’t have sea salt, used kosher salt instead. Came out great!
This is my “go to” method for baked potatoes from now on!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Jim! So glad that you like them!!
Kara
Delicious! I love the coarse salt on the outside, unlike a lot of people, I actually like eating the skin!
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Allyssa
It tasted really delicious and super tasty! Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing baked potatoes recipe! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
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Lisalia
These turned out better than my favorite steak house potatoes! Thanks for the perfect instructions to have these potatoes crispy on the outside and absolutley delicious on the inside!
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Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this! It looks so delicious and easy!
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Kate
Why haven’t I ever thought of cooking a baked potato in the air fryer? What a great idea – makes so much sense and the fluffiest baked potatoes ever – thanks so much!
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Dannii
We love baked potatoes in the air fryer. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
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Tracy
You’ve convinced me! I NEED an air fryer! This looks so much easier than the oven, great instructions. Thanks!
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Allyssa
Thanks a lot for sharing this ideas! It is really helpful and really easy to follow. Highly recommended!
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Laura Reese
We loved how these turned out! We were totally hooked. Never making them any other way!
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Kristyn
I will be making them this way from now on!! Love finding great air-fryer recipes! We enjoy baked potatoes with so many meals!
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Kathy
Should I use the Bake mode to bake these or air fryer mode?
Beth Pierce
Air fryer mode
Sara Welch
What a great way to bake potatoes! Made these for dinner last night and it couldn’t have been easier. Turned out super flavorful and hearty; delicious!
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April
Air fryer baked potatoes are the BEST!!
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Lily
Yes!! This was such an easy recipe, the perfect everyday dinner! I love how crispy the skin turned out!!
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Sandy
Did you use the actual air fryer setting or the bake setting on the air fryer?
Beth Pierce
Air fryer setting as I do not have a bake setting on mine.
Sandhya
I love Airfryer and especially the baked potatoes are a breeze. Love how quickly they get done, compared to the oven.
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Claudia Lamascolo
I am on my third time making these and cant get enough so easy and perfect with any meal!
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Sara Welch
Another great recipe for my air fryer! Quite possibly the easiest and tastiest way to enjoy potatoes! Delish!
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maryanne
I love how crispy the potato skins got by using the air fryer!! Delicious!
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Elizabeth
omg YES!!! LOVE how easy it is to get perfect potatoes in the air fryer–I’m never gonna do them in the oven again!
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Rhonda McCleskey
Which air fryer do you use? I want to buy one but confused on which one to purchase.
Beth Pierce
I have a Phillips which I love but I am also looking for a bigger one.
Cathy
The only way I’ll ever make baked potatoes again!
Catalina
It’s so easy to use air fryer. This recipe is a must!
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Alex
Air fryer is the definitely my favorite way of making baked potatoes! I’m all for saving the oven for rolls and other goodies. 🙂
Allyson Reed Zea
I make baked potatoes in the air fryer all the time and they always come out so good! The air fryer is such a game changer!
Jen
I added these to last night’s dinner and created a toppings bar for the kids to add on whatever they’d like. It was a huge hit. Thanks!
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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
Wow!! This Air Fryer Baked Potatoes looks amazing!
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Erin
I love AF baked potatoes! That’s how we always make them now. Yours look great!
Allyssa
Perfect recipe! Thanks for another awesome idea about potatoes! Will surely make this, thanks a lot!
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Kristina Tipps
These potatoes came out awesome! I love using my air fryer- it makes everything taste amazing.
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Devy
We’ve had the air fryer for more than three years and I could never make baked potatoes the way I would do in the oven. Your recipe and tips are such a saviour. Now I can make my kids happier by serving their favourite jacket potatoes more often. Thank you.
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Danielle Wolter
Aren’t air fryer baked potatoes the best? I like to use sour cream on mine. Thanks for the great recipe!
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Jac
These were amazing! So glad I bought my air-fryer! Thanks for the great idea 🙂
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