Since we got our air fryer, I’m consistently on the lookout for good air fryer recipes. We love our air fryer! It’s changed the way we cook and I love the ease and convenience.
Today, I’m sharing one of our new favorite dishes: our air fryer baked potato recipe! It’s so easy to make and these always turn out to be the best baked potatoes EVER! Seriously, this recipe results in baked potatoes with fluffy insides and crispy potato skins that are so flavorful!
Really, it isn’t much of a recipe because it’s so easy, but this method produces the most delicious baked potatoes I’ve ever had. With just a few simple ingredients, these potatoes cook to a delectable golden crispness on the outside while remaining perfectly fluffy and soft on the inside! The taste and texture combination makes a splendid meal.
I’m hungry so let’s get cooking!
Baked Potato in the Air Fryer Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes, scrubbed and dried with a paper towel (large potatoes are best but you can use medium potatoes as well)
- 1 tablespoon oil of your preference (Peanut oil is delicious. Other great options are olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, ghee, or you could also use tallow. Just make sure whatever you use has a high smoke point)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
- Brush the scrubbed potatoes with your preferred oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Place prepped potatoes into the air fryer basket and then into the air fryer
- Cook for 1 hour. Test the potatoes for thorough cooking by pricking them with a fork.
- Serve with your favorite toppings from baked potato staples like butter, sour cream, and chives.
That’s it! Easy, breezy!
Why Cook Baked Potatoes in an Air Fryer?
You might be asking why you wouldn’t just use a microwave instead of an air fryer. Baked potatoes from the microwave just don’t have the same texture and flavor of an air fryer baked potato!
Microwave-baked potatoes lack that scrumptious crispy outside and just don’t taste as good. Once you’ve tried this air fryer baked potato recipe, you’ll never want to make them in the microwave again!
Sure, air frying is not the easiest way and it’s going to take longer than the microwave, but the results are worth it. Trust me!
Air Fryer Baked Potato Toppings
Looking for great topping ideas for your baked potatoes? Here are some of the toppings our family enjoys when we set up a baked potato bar.
- Bacon bits
- Cheddar cheese
- Sour Cream
- Butter
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Green Onions
- Garlic Powder
- Ranch Dressing
Related Posts
Are you looking for more excellent air fryer recipes? You might enjoy our air fryer onion rings recipe or our air fryer whole chicken recipe! These air fryer baked potatoes make a perfect side dish to go along with these salmon patties or this sage pork chops in garlic butter recipe.
If you give our air fryer baked potato recipe a try, let us know your thoughts in the comments below! We hope you love it! Don’t forget to print the recipe card below.
Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
A delightfully delicious perfect baked potato! Crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Serve with your preference of toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 russet or Idaho potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon oil of your preference (peanut oil is my favorite!)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
- Brush the scrubbed potatoes with your preferred oil and sprinkle with salt
- Place prepped potatoes into the basket of the air fryer (use tongs) and into the preheated air fryer.
- Cook for 1 hour. Test the potatoes for thorough cooking by pricking them with a fork.
- Serve with your favorite toppings from baked potato staples like butter, sour cream, and chives
Notes
If your air fryer cooks hot or the size of your potato is rather small, you may need to adjust your cooking time to cook for a little less time.
Store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the air fryer for about 5 minutes.
Yes, you can cook more than 2 at a time, just make sure you cook them in a single layer so the hot air can circulate.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 potatoAmount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 537mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts will vary depending on the size of your potato.
Hannah Schaitel
Sunday 3rd of September 2023
I will definitely have to make a point to try this!
Tina F
Tuesday 25th of July 2023
I love my air fryer. I love this recipe. I am going to make them tonight.
Sue E
Tuesday 25th of April 2023
My daughter has an air fryer. I’ve never used one. I sure would love to have one now. One of my favorite snacks is a baked potato 🥔 I cook mine in the microwave. Now after hearing the delicious description that you wrote about, I’m going to ask my daughter to make me a baked potato in her air fryer. I can’t wait to eat the skin too - yum! Thank you for sharing!!
Amy D
Sunday 16th of April 2023
Baked potatoes in the air fryer are the best! The next time I make them, I will need to try all the yummy toppings that you suggested!
Leela
Monday 27th of February 2023
They look so perfectly baked.