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Air fryer baked potato recipe

Published November 28, 2022 | Updated December 14, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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This air fryer baked potato recipe is fantastic! The potatoes come out crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, you can top them with your favorite toppings! Plus, they’re so easy to make. Just pop them in the air fryer and let it do its thing!

Delicious air fryer baked potatoes loaded with toppings.

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Why you’ll love this easy air fryer baked potato recipe

  • If you are a beginner with your air fryer, then cooking baked potatoes are perfect to get you used to the air fryer.
  • There’s no need to heat your oven, making them cost-efficient.
  • They are great as a healthy lunch, side dish, or dinner.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph.

Ingredients needed, salt and pepper, butter, potatoes, and olive oil.

An air fryer can make the best baked potatoes, when we first got our fryer, they were one of the first things we tried out, they came out just perfect!

How to make air fryer baked potatoes with step-by-step instructions

Making baked potatoes in the air fryer is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.

Using a vegetable brush, wash your russet potatoes to remove dirt and then pat them dry.

Using a fork, prick holes in your potatoes, then rub them with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

A fork pricking holes in raw potatoes.
Wash and pat dry your potatoes, then, using a fork, prick holes in the potatoes.
Someone drizzling olive oil on potatoes.
Drizzle oil over the potatoes.
Russet potatoes in a bowl, coated with oil, salt, and pepper.
Toss them in kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Place them in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd them, and bake for 35 – 45 minutes.

You’ll know when they’re cooked to perfection when you can slide a knife into the potato, and the potatoes have crispy skin yet have light and fluffy insides.

Potatoes coated with oil, salt, and pepper, ready to cook in air fryer.
Place the potatoes in your air fryer basket.
Cooked potatoes in air fryer basket.
Cook for 30 – 35 minutes.

Remove the cooked potatoes from the air fryer basket using tongs and place them on your serving dish.

Using a sharp knife, cut lengthways down the potato and add butter and a topping of your choice.

We love shredded cheese, sour cream, and chives on ours!

Enjoy your perfectly cooked baked potatoes!

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Oil
    We’ve used olive oil feel free to use avocado oil.
  • Size matters
    The size of your potato will affect the time needed to cook, you may need more or less time.
  • Watch closely
    Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.
Air fryer baked potato on a serving dish.

What toppings can I put on my air fryer baked potatoes?

There are many different toppings that you can use, here are some of the more popular baked potato toppings.

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream and chives
  • Pico de gallo
  • Ranch dressing
  • Vegetarian chopped bacon bits
  • BBQ Beans

Should I wrap my potato in foil before air frying?

It’s not necessary to wrap your potato in foil, it will cook perfectly without foil.

However, if you like your baked potatoes extra crispy, then give the foil a try.

How do you know when a baked potato is done?

How can you tell when a baked potato is done? The easiest way is to insert a fork into the center of the potato.

If the potato is cooked through, the fork should slide in easily. You can also test for doneness by giving the potato a gentle squeeze. If it gives quickly, it’s done.

Finally, you can check the internal temperature of the potato with a meat thermometer. It should be between 210 and 215 degrees Fahrenheit.

Baked potatoes made in the air fryer on a plate with sour cream and parsley, with the fryer in the background.

More easy air fryer recipes for you to try at home

Like our air fryer potatoes and want to air fry more food? Check out these easy recipes!

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  • Masala fries in the air fryer
  • Asparagus in the air fryer
  • Broccoli in the air fryer
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Air fryer baked potatoes, with sour cream and parsley loaded on them.
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Air fryer baked potato recipe

Get perfectly air fried baked potatoes with this easy recipe! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have crispy, delicious potatoes that are fluffy on the inside. This dish is perfect for a side or even a meal on its own. So give it a try tonight and see how much your family loves it!
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time37 mins
Servings4
Calories334
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Worldwide
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Air fryer
Mixing bowl set.
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes medium
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
  • 4 tbsp Butter
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°f/200°C.
  • Wash the potatoes with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt and then pat them dry. Using a fork, prick holes in your potatoes. then rub them with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place them in the air fryer basket and bake for 35-45 minutes turning halfway.
    4 Russet potatoes, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp Black pepper
  • To test they are cooked to perfection, slide a knife through the potatoes, they should be nice and crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Add butter to each potato and a topping of your choice. They come out perfectly every time, enjoy your air fryer baked potatoes!
    4 tbsp Butter

Notes

Oil
 We’ve used olive oil feel free to use avocado oil.
Size matters
 The size of your potato will affect the amount of time needed to cook, you may need more or less time.
Watch closely
 Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your food, will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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