Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have crisp and salty skin on the outside with light, fluffy insides in less time than it takes in the oven. Top them with your favorite garnishes and enjoy as a side dish or easy dinner!
Are you looking for an easy air fryer recipe that the entire family will love? Then look no further than these crispy air fryer baked potatoes!
Try these delicious air fryer baked potatoes tonight to make a baked potato bar for your family or friends! They'll surely enjoy the crispy, salty potatoes with all their favorite toppings. So good!
These are one of the best things to make if you are new to air frying. With just a few simple ingredients and a fraction of the time it would take to bake them in the oven, you can have tender, fluffy potatoes with crispy skin in no time at all.
You can use any type of potato for this recipe, although we recommend using russet potatoes because they are classic and have a thicker skin that will hold up well to air frying. However, you can use any type of potato you like. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of potato you use.
Pro Tip
You can use any type of potato for this recipe, although we recommend using russet potatoes because they are classic and have a thicker skin that will hold up well to air frying. However, you can use any type of potato you like. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of potato you use.
What You'll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Medium russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
Optional Toppings:
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crisp bacon bits
- Chili
- Sliced green onions or chives
How to Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Prepare. Wash the russet potatoes well and pat them dry. Poke each potato a few times (at least 5 times) with a fork.
Assemble. Rub the potatoes on all sides with olive oil and sprinkle them with kosher salt.
Cook. Place the potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer and cook them at 400F for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Finish. Slice and serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately, or store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Pro Tip
Air fryers and the size of potatoes being used can vary greatly, so be sure to check your specific model's instructions and adjust for the correct cook time and temperature as needed.
FAQ's
For this air fryer baked potato recipe, we use russet potatoes. When using a thicker-skinned potato, like russet or red potato, you will want to pierce it a few times with a fork to ensure it gets cooked thoroughly. However, I find that potatoes with thinner skin, like Yukon gold potatoes, don't need to be pierced.
No, you don't need to wrap your potato in aluminum foil before air frying. Instead, just simply pierce your potatoes with a fork a few times and then brush them with a little oil. Then, place them in your air fryer basket and cook according to your specific air fryer model's instructions.
No, you don't have to soak potatoes in water before air frying. Instead, just simply pierce your potatoes with a fork a few times and then brush them with a little oil. Then, place them in your air fryer basket and cook according to your specific air fryer model's instructions.
It usually takes about 20-25 minutes to bake a potato in an Airfryer. However, this will vary depending on the size and type of potato you use. It also depends on the type of air fryer you have. So, be sure to check your specific air fryer model's instructions.
Yes, you can make sweet potatoes in your air fryer! Just follow the same cooking instructions as for regular potatoes but be sure to add some extra cooking time as sweet potatoes usually take a little longer to cook through.
Yes, the skins are edible! In fact, they're quite nutritious as they're a good source of fiber. Just be sure to wash the potatoes well before cooking. Potato skins are actually quite delicious, especially when they're crispy. So, feel free to enjoy them!
Tips for Success
Here's how to make sure your air fryer baked potatoes turn out perfect!
- Use baking potatoes. Russet potatoes are the classic "baking" potato. We use medium-sized russet potatoes that are about 5" long and 2" wide.
- Cooking oil. Olive oil helps the skin on the potato crisp and helps the salt stick. Feel free to use your favorite neutral cooking oil such as avocado oil.
- Use good salt. Kosher salt creates that crisp, salty potato skin that we all love! I highly recommend kosher or sea salt, not table salt.
Easy Sides for Pairing with Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
If you want to keep things super simple, pair your air fryer potatoes with steamed broccoli or green beans. If you're up for putting in a little more effort, here are some easy side dish ideas that will go well with the flavors in this recipe and turn your simple baked potatoes into more of a meal than a side:
- Coleslaw
- Grilled asparagus
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Steamed corn
- Mac and cheese
- Quinoa salad
- Creamed spinach
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. After that, potatoes are best when reheated in the oven or air fryer, not the microwave.
When reheating, I recommend preheating your oven or air fryer to 400F and cooking for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
While you can freeze baked potatoes, I don't recommend it. Potatoes tend to get a little mushy once they're frozen and thawed.
If you do freeze them, make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or foil and then place them in a freezer-safe bag. Frozen potatoes will keep for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to eat, thaw the potatoes in the fridge overnight and then reheat according to the instructions above. Or better yet, cut them up into chunks and pan fry with a little oil and seasoning to make country potatoes for breakfast!
Substitutions and Variations
If you are not a fan of russet potatoes or just don't have them on hand, you can switch them out for the following types of potatoes:
- Red Skin Potato
- Yukon Gold Potato
- Purple Potato
- Fingerling Potato
- Baby Potato
This recipe is for classic baked potatoes with toppings. Here are a few more topping suggestions to make a delicious loaded baked potato:
- Chives
- Hot sauce
- Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Nacho cheese
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- Salted butter
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Bacon bits
- Chili
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Wash the russet potatoes well and pat them dry. Poke each potato a few times (at least 5 times) with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes on all sides with olive oil and sprinkle them with kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook them at 400F for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Slice and serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately or store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
- Type of potatoes: You can use any type of potato for this recipe, although we recommend using russet potatoes because they are classic and have a thicker skin that will hold up well to air frying. However, you can use any type of potato you like. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of potato you use.
- Storage: Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Potatoes are best when reheated in the oven or air fryer, not the microwave. When reheating, I recommend preheating your oven or air fryer to 400F and cooking for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
Jacqueline Meldrum
I have some cooking in mine right now snd I never flip them so I am going to try that in about 5 minutes! Thanks for the tip.
Jess
My favorite dish just got easier!!
Andrea
These air fryer potatoes came out perfect. Love that I didn't have to heat my whole house to get a great baked potato.
Caroline
Baked potatoes were always a favorite easy lunch when I was in high school, but somehow I haven't had one in ages. Love the idea of making them more quickly in the air fryer.
Gina Abernathy
Air fryer potatoes always come out soft and perfect. Wonderful recipe!