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, we’re sharing one of our new favorite dishes: our air fryer baked potato recipe!
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. The 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!
Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 russet or Idaho potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon oil of your preference (peanut oil is delicious!)
- 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 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!
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, cooking in the air fryer is going to take longer than the microwave, but the results are worth it. Trust me!
A delightfully delicious baked potato! Crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Serve with your preference of toppings. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Nutrition facts will vary depending on the size of your potato. Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1 potato
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 204Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 537mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Looking for more great air fryer recipes? You might enjoy our air fryer onion rings recipe or our air fryer whole chicken recipe!
Helga
Tuesday 14th of September 2021
It's amazing what you can make in an air fryer. We really need to get one.
Sarah L
Thursday 2nd of September 2021
When I do baked potatoes I do them in the oven because I like the crispy skin. Don't have an air fryer.
heather
Friday 28th of May 2021
We have a new air fryer and I so have to try these thanks for sharing these sound delish.
Kari B
Sunday 25th of April 2021
This is a great way to not heat up the whole house while making baked potatoes, plus the crunchy skin sounds like it would taste good.
Jo-Ann Brightman
Friday 23rd of April 2021
I never thought to make a baked potato in an air fryer. It would be very useful on a hot day.