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
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.
Nutrition
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Swathi
These air fryer baked potato are delicious I like them better than oven baked potatoes.
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.
mel
I have never thought about putting baked potatoes in the air fryer, they sure look amazing! I need to try out this recipe!
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.
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!
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!