These quick Air Fryer Baked Potatoes get deliciously crispy skin on the outside with and fluffy insides. Season then serve as a main dish or side.
Want more easy side dishes? Try Roasted Vegetables, Balsamic Roasted Carrots, Buttermilk Cornbread, or Broccoli Apple Salad.
Fluffy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Done Right!
I’m convinced that cooking potatoes in the air fryer is the absolute best way to do it. No heating up the oven, and the way the skin crisps in the air fryer is exactly what you’d hope for from a great baked potato. I also love how versatile baked potatoes, like as a main dish with a drizzle of ranch dressing or homemade chili on top. As a side dish to Chicken Caprese or Slow Cooker Ribs.
Check out what else you can do with your air fryer.
How to cook Baked Potatoes in Air Fryer:
Prep Potatoes: Choose potatoes similar in size, so they cook evenly. Scrub and wash the potatoes, then pat dry with a paper towel. Place in fryer basket in an even layer. Lightly brush the outsides of the potatoes with oil, or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Cook: Heat air fryer to 400 degrees and air fry potatoes for 30 minutes. Test to see if they are fork tender (a fork slides easily to the center). Flip potatoes and cook for 5 more minutes if necessary. Use tongs to transfer to a plate.
Serve with:
- A scoop of Chili on top.
- Topped with Ranch dressing or sour cream and chives.
- Or use them to make Baked Potato Salad, Potato Skins, or Twice Baked Potatoes.
Variations:
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle garlic powder or a pinch of cayenne over the skins for more flavor.
- Different Potatoes: Any potatoes will work with this method, however cook times may vary. With smaller potatoes like yukon gold or red potatoes, try adjusting the cook time to 10 minutes, toss and cook 10 more minutes, or until tender.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Scrub and wash the potatoes then pat them dry with a paper towel. Place four medium russet potatoes in your fryer basket. Lightly brush the outsides of the potatoes with oil, or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle sea salt on all sides.
- Air Fry: Set air fryer to 400 degrees and cook potatoes for 30 minutes. Check the potatoes to see if they are fork tender (the fork slides easily to the center). Flip potatoes and cook for 5 more minutes if necessary. Use oven mits or tongs to remove the potatoes to a plate.
Notes
- A scoop of Chili on top.
- Topped with Ranch dressing or sour cream and chives.
- Or use them to make Baked Potato Salad, Potato skins, or Twice Baked Potatoes.
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I originally shared this recipe March 2021. Updated October 2024.
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We don’t need to poke holes in the potatoes before cooking?
Won’t they explode like they do in an oven if you forget to poke holes in them??
They will not explode!
The meat loaf and potatoes came out grrrrrrrate, thanks.
I loved this recipe.After I cut mine in guarters and put garlic butter chives, bacon and cheese and put it back in for 10 minutes, It was delish!!! Thanks for the recipe…
Fantastic!! Easy to follow instructions and the potatoes can out great!!
Just got a new GE Convection & Air Fryer oven and gave this a try. The potatoes turned out perfect. Followed the instructions except we used normal salt. Thanks!
I have been using this same method for quite awhile now. The only difference is I rub the outside of the potato with the drippings from bacon. I cannot tell you how delicious these potatoes are.
I love how easy this was and they turned out PERFECT!