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 AMAZING!
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 dry real well. Prick the skin with a fork and rub vegetable oil over the potatoes. Then generously sprinkle with sea salt. Cook 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 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.
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.
What to top baked potatoes with
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Chives – dried or fresh
- Shredded cheese – cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack
- Bacon – crispy cooked smoked bacon
- Onions – chopped scallions 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 Fondant Potatoes
- Duchess Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Funeral Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Roasted Red Potatoes
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
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 1x
- 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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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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