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
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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.
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Sara Welch
Another great recipe for my air fryer! Quite possibly the easiest and tastiest way to enjoy potatoes! Delish!
maryanne
I love how crispy the potato skins got by using the air fryer!! Delicious!
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!
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!
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!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
Wow!! This Air Fryer Baked Potatoes looks amazing!
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!
Kristina Tipps
These potatoes came out awesome! I love using my air fryer- it makes everything taste amazing.
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.
Danielle Wolter
Aren’t air fryer baked potatoes the best? I like to use sour cream on mine. Thanks for the great recipe!
Jac
These were amazing! So glad I bought my air-fryer! Thanks for the great idea 🙂