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    Home » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    Published: Apr 29, 2022 » Modified: Jun 3, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 8 Comments

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    These quick and easy air fryer baked potatoes take about 35 minutes and have perfectly crispy skin on the outside while staying fluffy and tender on the inside. You can easily add them to any weeknight meal as a simple side, or load them up with your favorite toppings to make it a meal all on its own!

    White plate filled with air fryer baked potatoes topped with cheese and sour cream
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    You Will Love This
    Ingredients and Substitutions
    Instructions
    Tips
    Variations
    FAQ
    Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating
    Easy Family Dinner Recipes
    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    You Will Love This

    • There are only three ingredients in this air fryer baked potato recipe! Unless you want to upgrade them with extra toppings! These potatoes are the perfect quick and easy side dish for any weeknight dinner.
    • The air fryer gives these baked potatoes the best texture. The skin is crispy and salty on the outside and the inside is perfectly fluffy and tender.
    • If you loved this baked potato recipe, be sure to check out some of my other air fryer recipes like my Air Fryer Grilled Cheese or my Air Fryer Green Beans.
    White marble counter top with ingredients to make air fryer baked potatoes

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Russet Potatoes - Russets are well known as the go-to for baked potatoes. I’ve not tried any other type of potato, but feel free to experiment, though expect different cooking times and textures. I like to use medium potatoes of uniform size so that they all cook evenly.
    • Olive Oil - Olive oil is my favorite for this baked potato recipe, but you can substitute with avocado oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, or olive oil cooking spray. Any oil with a high smoke point will work for these potatoes.
    • Kosher Salt - I love kosher salt for its flavor, but you can sprinkle with sea salt or even table salt, just make sure you season the potatoes well!

    Instructions

    Scrub potatoes thoroughly and dry them well. Poke holes all over the potatoes with a fork. Coat each potato in olive oil and sprinkle all over with Kosher salt.

    4 potatoes on a white plate that are seasoned with olive oil and Kosher salt

    Place in the air fryer basket or on the trays and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender on the inside and crisp on the outside.

    Baked potatoes on a black air fryer tray

    Use tongs to remove potatoes from the air fryer and carefully slice them open. Season with salt and pepper, add your favorite toppings - like a pat of butter, sliced chives, cheddar cheese, and sour cream - and enjoy!

    White plate filled with air fryer baked potatoes topped with cheese and sour cream

    Tips

    • Don’t forget to poke holes in the potatoes! This is incredibly important as it releases built up steam inside the potato as it cooks. Not poking holes can result in exploding potatoes which is unfortunate and messy.
    • Try to keep all the potatoes the same size so that they cook evenly. If you end up with different size potatoes, just test each of them and pull the smaller potatoes as soon as they're fork tender and let the larger potatoes cook for longer.
    • You'll know the potatoes are fully baked when you can easily pierce them all the way to the middle with a fork.  
    • If you'd like to cook more than 4 potatoes, you'll want to cook them in batches. If you overcrowd the air fryer, the potatoes won't cook through in a timely fashion and the skin won't get crisp on the outside.

    Variations

    The best part about these baked potatoes - other than the super crispy potato skins - is that you can top them with anything you want. Here are some of our family's favorites:

    • Beef and Beer Chili
    • bacon
    • sliced green onion
    • sliced chives
    • sour cream
    • Top the Tater
    • roasted broccoli
    • guacamole
    • salsa
    • diced onions
    Small white plate with air fryer baked potato topped with cheese and sour cream

    FAQ

    How long does it take a potato in the air fryer?

    At 400 degrees, potatoes typically take roughly 30 minutes but test the potato with a fork to see if it's tender and add more time if it’s not quite done.

    What temp should you air fry potatoes?

    Potatoes should be cooked at 400 degrees in the air fryer for best results and shortest cooking times.

    Do you have to poke a potato before air frying?

    While it’s not strictly necessary, there is always the risk of them exploding while baking, so it’s safest to poke holes.

    Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

    • Make-Ahead: These air fryer baked potatoes are best served warm and fresh from the air fryer. However, you can always make them a day or so ahead and reheat.
    • Storage: Store baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 
    • Reheating: Reheat the baked potatoes either in the air fryer or in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through. You can also zap them in the microwave in 30-60 second increments until warmed through.

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    These quick and easy air fryer baked potatoes take about 35 minutes and have perfectly crispy skin on the outside while staying fluffy and tender on the inside. You can easily add them to any weeknight meal as a simple side, or load them up with your favorite toppings to make it a meal all on its own!

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 baked potatoes 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • 4 Russet potatoes
    • olive oil
    • Kosher salt

    Instructions

    1. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees.
    2. Wash and dry potatoes thoroughly.
    3. Poke holes all over with a fork.
    4. Coat each potato in olive oil and sprinkle all over with Kosher salt.
    5. Place on the air fryer trays and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender on the inside and crisp on the outside.
    6. Carefully slice open, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Don’t forget to poke holes in the potatoes! This is incredibly important as it releases built up steam inside the potato as it cooks. Not poking holes can result in exploding potatoes which is unfortunate and messy.
    • Try to keep all the potatoes the same size so that they cook evenly. If you end up with different size potatoes, just test each of them and pull the smaller potatoes as soon as they're fork tender and let the larger potatoes cook for longer.
    • You'll know the potatoes are fully baked when you can easily pierce them all the way to the middle with a fork.  
    • If you'd like to cook more than 4 potatoes, you'll want to cook them in batches. If you overcrowd the air fryer, the potatoes won't cook through in a timely fashion and the skin won't get crisp on the outside.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 149
    • Sugar: 0.9 g
    • Sodium: 317.5 mg
    • Fat: 3.6 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 27.1 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 3.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Comments

    1. Deb

      May 25, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      My go to now for baked potatoes!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kylie

        May 25, 2022 at 2:07 pm

        Isn't it so easy?!?! No need to heat up the whole oven and they come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!

        Reply
    2. Joyce Bray

      May 09, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      Are you saying use the air fryer button or the baking button? I have so many buttons on mine.

      Reply
      • Kylie

        May 09, 2022 at 4:45 pm

        I like to use the air fryer function on mine for these potatoes! Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside 🙂

        Reply
    3. Barbara

      May 03, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      I have a toaster oven that says it can be an air fryer. Um, it says air fry on the dial. Would this recipe work in a toaster oven/air fryer? Honestly, I don't take it seriously as an "air fryer" but thought I would ask. I did not purchase it for the air fry capability. I purchased it cuz it fit the space. I am unsure. Thanks!

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      • Kylie

        May 04, 2022 at 7:40 am

        I would give it a try! My air fryer is one of those that has multiple functions and the air fry option works great. You may need to adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the brand of air fryer but you'll know their done when they are fork tender. Great question!

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    4. Luke

      April 29, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      Unsurprisingly everyone in the family loved these! I couldn't believe how quickly they cooked and I was happy not to have to heat up the oven.

      ★★★★★

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      • Kylie

        April 29, 2022 at 12:38 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this one Luke 🙂

        Reply

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