Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are done perfectly in the Air Fryer in just 40-45 minutes. All you’ll need to finish these off is your favorite toppings! Check out how easy it is to make the best baked potatoes in the Air Fryer.
I LOVE baked potatoes and for years I have always used my microwave to heat them up. Not anymore.
The only problem with the microwave is that is they never come out completely done, and NEVER with a crispy skin.
This easy air fryer baked potato recipe will change how you make your potatoes forever. You’ll enjoy those perfectly fluffy insides and deliciously crispy potato skins on the outside.
They’re the perfect side dish, or use large potatoes and make this a main dish with these Easy Naked Frozen Chicken Wings made in the Air Fryer.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Russet potatoes
- Kosher salt
Potato Toppings:
- Sour cream
- salt and pepper
- Cheddar Cheese
- Green onions
- Bacon bits and more.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe
- Preheat the Air Fryer. Lightly prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork and then rub the potatoes with olive oil. Cover the potatoes completely with the oil and then sprinkle kosher a light layer of kosher salt onto the potatoes.
- Place potatoes into the Air Fryer basket, leaving room in between each potato.
- Cook for 40-45 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the cook time.
- Carefully remove the air fryer potatoes and serve with your favorite toppings.
These easy air fryer-baked potatoes are the best potatoes I’ve had with the crispiest skin. You won’t believe how amazing a potato can be that is fork-tender on the inside with the perfect, crispy, salty skin on the outside.
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We love our Air Fryers and actually have two of them! If you’re in the market for an Air Fryer I love to use both the Ninja Foodie Pro and the Cosori 5.8Q.
The Ninja Foodi is a grill and has several different options. It’s also called an air crisper, and you can learn more about that here. I like this for larger projects. You can open the top and check on what’s cooking, and you can also use the temperature probe and never undercook or overcook anything again.
The Cosori has a basket, is an actual air fryer, and makes it easy to shake things around while cooking. The handle on the basket makes removing the basket easier, and it’s very easy to clean. Each works very well and I use them both with this big family of mine. I can have them both working and have dinner done FAST.
They both really do work great and I love to use them on an almost daily basis. One last thing I would recommend with whichever air fryer you choose, make sure to get some basket liners. They are amazing and help make cleanup a breeze!
FAQs
What type of potato should I use?
I recommend using the classic russet potato. There are other types of potatoes you can use, but you may need to adjust the cooking time and temperature.
What temperature do I cook baked potatoes in the air fryer?
I cook my baked potatoes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long do I cook baked potatoes in the Air Fryer?
The cooking time can fluctuate with the size of the potato. For best results, I generally use a medium or large russet potato and cook several at a time for 40-45 minutes to yield the perfect baked potatoes.
What are the best toppings for baked potatoes?
For a good potato, I love all of the classic side dish toppings such as sour cream, green onions, and cheddar cheese. If making these baked potatoes as a main dish, consider adding toppings such as shredded barbecue chicken, shredded beef, sloppy joe mixture, and more.
Using the Air Fryer is now the only way I will even make baked potatoes again.
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet Potatoes
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork and then rub the potatoes with olive oil. Cover the potatoes completely with the oil and then sprinkle kosher a light layer of kosher salt onto the potatoes.
- Place potatoes into the Air Fryer basket, leaving room in between each potato.
- Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the cook time.
- Carefully remove the air fryer potatoes and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- I recommend using the classic russet potato. There are other types of potatoes you can use, but you may need to adjust the cooking time and temperature.
- The cooking time can fluctuate with the size of the potato. For best results, I generally use a medium or large russet potato and cook several at a time for 40-45 minutes to yield the perfect baked potatoes.
- For a good potato, I love all of the classic side dish toppings such as sour cream, green onions, and cheddar cheese. If making these baked potatoes as a main dish, consider adding toppings such as shredded barbecue chicken, shredded beef, sloppy joe mixture, and more.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.
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Brilliant jacket potatoes nice crispy skins… I used tuna as a filling and wasx yummyxxxx
Love using my Breville air fryer
Awesome! I am so glad you enjoyed them. I love adding different toppings.
Would it be the same for a Yam or sweet potato?
You may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly, but it should be close to the same time and temperature.