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.
Nutrition
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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!
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!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this! It looks so delicious and easy!
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!
Dannii
We love baked potatoes in the air fryer. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
Tracy
You’ve convinced me! I NEED an air fryer! This looks so much easier than the oven, great instructions. Thanks!
Allyssa
Thanks a lot for sharing this ideas! It is really helpful and really easy to follow. Highly recommended!
Laura Reese
We loved how these turned out! We were totally hooked. Never making them any other way!
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!
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!
April
Air fryer baked potatoes are the BEST!!
Lily
Yes!! This was such an easy recipe, the perfect everyday dinner! I love how crispy the skin turned out!!
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.
Claudia Lamascolo
I am on my third time making these and cant get enough so easy and perfect with any meal!