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    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (easiest method)

    Published Jan 11, 2021 by Allyson · 23 Comments
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    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have a delicious crispy skin, while being soft and fluffy on the inside. They cook quickly and can be made ahead for meal prep.

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have a delicious crispy skin, while being soft and fluffy on the inside. They cook quickly and can be made ahead for meal prep.

    Using an air fryer to make Baked Potatoes is genius because it takes a fraction of the time of baking, and delivers a crispy skin while keeping the inside fluffy and soft! Load these up to make Southwestern Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Potato Skins, or Buffalo Broccoli Baked Potatoes! If you don't like crispy skin on the potatoes, try out my Instant Pot Baked Potatoes method which is always great!

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have a delicious crispy skin, while being soft and fluffy on the inside. They cook quickly and can be made ahead for meal prep.

    Air Fryers are essentially rapid cooking ovens. They cook everything quicker, and are great for getting. Of course cooking times do vary based off model and type of air fryer, so you may have to adjust cooking times here and there. Overall, if you don't have an Air fryer, you need to get one (scroll down to see my recommendations). You can also make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (recipe here) or Air Fryer Sweet Potato fries

    How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer:

    **scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

    • Prep the potatoes by washing and drying them thoroughly.
    • Add the potatoes to a bowl and drizzle extra virgin olive oil over them. Using your hands, rub the oil into the potatoes. Generously sprinkle course salt and ground black pepper over the potatoes.
    potatoes in the air fryer
    • Add the potatoes to the Air Fryer, making sure they are not touching (I could fit 4 large potatoes in my 7qt air fryer). Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and 35 minutes. At the 35 minute mark, test the potatoes but poking with a fork - if the fork does not slide in and out easily, cook for another 5 minutes. Continue until the fork slides in and out of the potato easily.
      • My large potatoes were done cooking at 40 minutes in my air fryer. Again, times will vary depending on air fryer model.
    • Remove the potatoes carefully and serve as desired.
    cooked potatoes in the air fryer

    How to Reheat Air Fryer Baked Potatoes:

    If you are prepping potatoes ahead of time, they can easily be reheated in the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F, then add the potatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes. The larger the potatoes, the longer you will need to cook them. Check the potatoes every few minutes to ensure they don't burn.

    Meal ideas for Air Fryer Potatoes:

    Serving baked potatoes as a meal is easy when you add some toppings. Here are some easy suggestions:

    • Load the potatoes with Shredded Buffalo Chicken and top with green onions, cheddar cheese, and sour cream or ranch dressing.
    • Take these a step further and turn them into Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins, the perfect appetizer!
    • Classic- Top with sour cream, bacon (love this easy way to make it in the microwave), cheese, and chives
    • Make a healthy Southwestern vegetable mix and stuff the baked potato.
    • Add a cheesy sauce and tender broccoli over the potato for a delicious hearty meal
    • Put an Indian spin on them and make Samosa Stuffed Baked Potatoes.

    You can also serve the Air Fryer Baked Potatoes alongside a main dish. I love serving them with:

    • Air Fryer Hot Dogs
    • Air Fryer Chicken Legs
    • BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Grilled Cheese
    • Chive-Mustard Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps or Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have a delicious crispy skin, while being soft and fluffy on the inside. They cook quickly and can be made ahead for meal prep.

    What type of Air Fryer Should I use for this recipe?

    There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

    • OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
    • COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
    • GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen

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    5 from 17 votes
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    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    35 mins
    Total Time
    35 mins
     

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have a delicious crispy skin, while being soft and fluffy on the inside. They cook quickly and can be made ahead for meal prep.

    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer baked potatoes
    Servings: 4 potatoes
    Calories: 189 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 4 medium/large russet potatoes
    • 1-2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ TBS course salt (kosher or sea salt)
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    Instructions
    1. Clean and dry the potatoes thoroughly.

    2. Add potatoes to a bowl, drizzle oil over them. Use hands to rub the oil into the potatoes skins. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes, turning to evenly coat.

    3. Add the potatoes to the Air Fryer, making sure they are not touching (I could fit 4 large potatoes in my 7qt air fryer). Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and 35 minutes. At the 35 minute mark, test the potatoes but poking with a fork - if the fork does not slide in and out easily, cook for another 5 minutes. Continue until the fork slides in and out of the potato easily (My large potatoes were done cooking at 40 minutes in my air fryer. Again, times will vary depending on air fryer model).

    4. Remove the potatoes carefully and serve as desired.

    Recipe Video

    Recipe Notes

    To reheat potatoes: set air fryer to 350 degrees and place the potatoes inside for 3-5 minutes. Add additional time if not cooked through. 

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jen

      January 11, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      Love this idea! Such an easy way to add a side dish without having to juggle things in the oven.

      Reply
      • Diane

        January 18, 2021 at 10:29 pm

        Looks so good, but stupid question do your pierce them prior ?

        Reply
        • Allyson

          January 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm

          You do not need to poke the potatoes before cooking them in the air fryer. I have tested many times without doing so. If you want to poke them anyway, go ahead, it wont hurt them 😉

          Reply
    2. April

      January 11, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      These came out great! So easy - gotta love those air fryers.

      Reply
    3. Lily

      January 11, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      These baked potatoes were so simple and delicious, the perfect dinner recipe. I love how easy the recipe was, perfect for weekdays!

      Reply
    4. Ally

      January 11, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      I’m obsessed with my air fryer and use this recipe all the time for baked potatoes! I’m never using my oven again! THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
    5. Erin

      January 12, 2021 at 2:16 am

      5 stars
      These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes sound delicious right about now!

      Reply
    6. Melissa

      January 12, 2021 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe ours turned out perfectly!

      Reply
    7. Cathy

      January 12, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE the crispy skin!

      Reply
    8. Catalina

      January 12, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Isn't the Air Fryer wonderful?!I need to try your recipe. Sounds easy!

      Reply
    9. Beth

      January 12, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      We love baked potatoes here! I can't wait to give this recipe a try! Looks so tasty and yummy!

      Reply
    10. Patricia

      January 12, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. These look mouth-watering -- the perfect combo of textures!

      Reply
    11. Kevin

      January 13, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Air fryer recipes are my new obsession! This one was spot on!

      Reply
    12. Jan

      January 15, 2021 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Shouldn't the potatoes be pierced before cooking so they don't explode? Also, use bacon grease instead of olive oil for extra flavor. Yom!

      Reply
      • Allyson

        January 15, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        In the air fryer you do not need to pierce the potatoes; But, if you want to, it won't hurt them. I've tested it many times without piercing and never had an issue!

        Reply
    13. Leslie

      January 20, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good! I’ve made them twice in 2 weeks!

      Reply
    14. Jill

      January 20, 2021 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      It Nice And Good

      Reply
    15. Penny Harney

      July 29, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Potatoes to be crispier 400 bake or air fry setting ???

      Reply
      • Allyson

        August 02, 2021 at 12:40 pm

        air fry setting!

        Reply
    16. Cynthia Jones

      August 03, 2021 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      Perfect! and so easy.

      Reply
    17. Rebecca

      February 14, 2022 at 8:43 pm

      New to the air dryer so maybe a dumb question...what rack do you use? Baking pan pizza pan or fry basket?

      Reply
      • Allyson

        February 15, 2022 at 12:36 pm

        No question is dumb! You don't even need a rack actually. You can put the potatoes directly into the air fryer. If you want to use a rack, I use one like this that lets the air come through. You don't want to block the air flow with the air fryer.

        Reply

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