Air Fryer Baked Potato – crispy outside and fluffy inside, all with minimal effort. This quick and easy recipe uses just three ingredients, making it the ideal side dish.
An air fryer can halve your cooking time while delivering super crispy results, just like our air fryer fried chicken and zucchini fries.
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Why It's Yummy
- Speed and ease - These potatoes are ready in a fraction of the time it would take to bake them in the oven.
- Flexible and tasty - You can make them as simple as they come or serve with your favorite toppings, like bacon, chili, taco meat.
Ingredients
- Potatoes - choose starchy Russet (Idaho) or red potatoes and Yukon golds for a creamier texture with a buttery flavor.
- Salt - sea salt or try this homemade celery salt instead.
- Olive oil - or your favorite cooking oil.
The full recipe and ingredients are in the recipe card below this post.
How To Make Air Fryer Baked Potato
Prep potatoes. Begin by scrubbing the potatoes under running water and then pat them dry with a towel.
Next, perforate the potatoes thoroughly using a fork, and gently massage them with oil while generously sprinkling salt all over.
Place the prepared potatoes into the air fryer basket.
Air fry. Cook these potatoes in a basket-style air fryer at 390 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Afterward, flip the potatoes and continue cooking for an additional 5-15 minutes, adjusting the time based on their size.
Check for doneness. You'll know they're ready when a fork easily glides through to the center.
The cooking time will depend on the size of the potato: smaller potatoes will cook faster, while larger ones may require a bit more time.
Tips
- Make sure your potatoes are similar in size when air frying them together in one batch.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer; if it's smaller, cook fewer at once to prevent touching or overcrowding. Proper air circulation is important.
- Check for doneness. Verify if your potato is fully cooked by inserting a knife into the center; it should go through easily. If not, continue cooking in the air fryer as needed.
- Scrub thoroughly. The potato skins are edible and tasty when seasoned. Make sure to clean the potato under running water before cooking.
- Dry completely. Ensure the potatoes are completely dry after washing, as this helps achieve a crispy skin.
Serving Suggestions & Toppings
Toppings For Baked Potato
- My favorite way: taco meat, taco seasoning, cheese and serve with sour cream, guacamole or avocado crema and Pico de Gallo.
- Simply with cheese - cheddar cheese, parmesan, blue cheese, feta cheese or cheese sauce.
- Timeless classic - butter, salt, and pepper.
- Veggie loaded - your choice of sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, and cheese.
- Meat - cooked ground meats, rotisserie chicken, pulled pork or beef, air fryer bacon.
- Sauce - buffalo sauce or this healthy green goddess dip/sauce, honey mustard, vegan nacho cheese sauce.
- Garlic parmesan - similar to my smashed potatoes, use minced garlic (or roasted garlic) + savory parmesan for a winner combination.
Storing Leftovers
- To Store. In an airtight container, referigerated for up to 3 days.
- To Reheat. Preheat air fryer to 350°F and reheat potatoes for 3-5 minutes.
- To Freeze. For up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy them again, allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Meal prep. You can also prepare them in advance and enjoy them throughout the week, either as a standalone dish or as an ingredient in various recipes.
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Recipe
Baked Potato In Air Fryer
INGREDIENTS
- 3 medium potatoes, red or russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or use a cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep potatoes. Begin by scrubbing the potatoes under running water and then pat them dry with a towel. Next, perforate the potatoes thoroughly using a fork, and gently massage them with oil while generously sprinkling salt all over. Place the prepared potatoes into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry. Cook these potatoes in a basket-style air fryer at 390 degrees for about 30 minutes. Afterward, flip the potatoes and continue cooking for an additional 5-15 minutes, adjusting the time based on their size.
- Check for doneness. You'll know they're ready when a fork easily glides through to the center. The cook time will depend on the size of the potato: smaller potatoes will cook faster, while larger ones may require a bit more time. Use tongs to transfer the perfectly cooked potatoes to a plate.
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NUTRITION
Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Full Nutrition Disclaimer can be found here.
FAQs
Cook time depends on potato size. To check doneness, insert a fork or knife into the center. If it goes through easily, the potato is ready to enjoy.
Keep the potato skin on; it's nutritious and crisps up well in the air fryer. Scrub them thoroughly and ensure they're dry before cooking.
You don’t need but I still like to preheat it to 390 F before cooking potatoes.
Puncture potatoes before air frying to prevent bursting and allow steam to escape, avoiding a mess.
For a crispier skin, air fry potatoes without foil. Lightly spray with olive oil, sprinkle with salt for a delicious, fiber-packed exterior.
While microwaving is fastest, it tends to soften the skin. Enter the air fryer: 20 minutes, and you get a perfect baked potato with a crispy skin.
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Julia | The Yummy Bowl
Delicious and fluffy baked potatoes made in air fryer. So easy!