These are the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, tossed with melted butter and a tasty blend of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and dried dill. They're a great side that cooks up quick & crisp in the air fryer!
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The beauty of air fryer baked potatoes is that they can be customized to your liking. You can top them with butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon, or any other toppings you like. You can even stuff them with your favorite fillings, such as chili, broccoli, and cheese, or pulled pork.
Air fryer baked potatoes are not only delicious, but you also won't have to heat up your kitchen to make this recipe.
Another great thing about air fryer baked potatoes is that they are very versatile. You can serve them as a side dish, a snack, or even as a main course. They pair well with a variety of foods, such as grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Crispy Skin with a Tender Inside: Air fryers use hot circulating air to cook food, which results in a crispy, golden-brown skin on the outside of the potato while keeping the inside fluffy and tender. It's the perfect combination that many baked potato lovers crave, all with less oil than traditional frying or oven baking.
- Faster Cooking Time: An air fryer cooks baked potatoes significantly faster than a conventional oven. What usually takes around 45-60 minutes in the oven can be done in as little as 30-40 minutes in an air fryer. This makes it a great option when you’re short on time but still want a delicious and satisfying baked potato.
- Minimal Cleanup: Cooking baked potatoes in an air fryer means less mess. Since you don't need to deal with heating a large oven or using multiple pans, cleanup is typically easier—just wipe down the air fryer basket, and you’re good to go. It's a convenient way to enjoy a classic side dish with minimal hassle.
Recipe ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Olive oil — or any oil you have or prefer
- Butter or sour cream
- Chopped chives or green onions
- Shredded cheese — cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite
- Cooked bacon bits
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
How To Make the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Step 1: Rub the potatoes with olive oil or vegetable oil, ensuring that they are evenly coated. Then, season the potatoes with salt.
Step 2: Cook the potatoes for 40-45 minutes or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Step 3: To serve, use a knife to make a lengthwise cut in the top of each potato, then gently press the ends together to open the potato. Fluff the inside with a fork and add your desired toppings.
Recipe FAQs
You can use any type of potato you like, but for the best results, we recommend using medium-sized Russet potatoes. They have a high starch content, which helps to create that fluffy texture we all love in baked potatoes.
You can cook as many potatoes as you can fit in the air fryer basket without overcrowding them. Just be sure to flip them halfway through cooking to ensure that they cook evenly.
Air fryer baked potatoes are a great canvas for all kinds of toppings, such as butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon, or any other toppings you like.
Yes, it would be best if you always preheated your air fryer before cooking any food. This helps to ensure that the food cooks evenly and that you achieve that crispy texture that air fryers are known for.
Expert Tips
- Preheat the Air Fryer for Even Cooking: Preheating your air fryer for a few minutes before adding the potatoes ensures even cooking and crispy skin. While some air fryers don't require preheating, it can make a noticeable difference in the texture and cook time.
- Use Olive Oil and Seasonings for Extra Flavor: To achieve that crispy, flavorful skin, lightly coat the potatoes with olive oil before cooking. This not only helps with the crisping but also enhances the flavor.
- Pierce the Potatoes to Prevent Explosions: Always prick your potatoes a few times with a fork before air frying. This allows steam to escape while cooking, preventing the potatoes from potentially bursting or becoming soggy. It also helps the inside cook more evenly, giving you that perfect fluffy interior.
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Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 2 large Russet potatoes (scrubbed and dried (5-6 inch long potatoes))
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
Topping suggestions:
- Butter or sour cream
- Chopped chives or green onions
- Shredded cheese ((cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite))
- Cooked bacon bits
- Steamed broccoli
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Chili
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prick the scrubbed and dried potatoes all over with a fork or sharp knife. This will allow steam to escape and prevent the potatoes from bursting while cooking.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil or vegetable oil, ensuring that they are evenly coated. Then, season the potatoes with salt.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. You may need to cook them in batches if you have a smaller air fryer.
- Cook the potatoes for 40-45 minutes or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Depending on the size of your potatoes and your air fryer, cooking times may vary slightly. Check for doneness after 35 minutes and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the air fryer using tongs or a spatula. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before handling.
- To serve, use a knife to make a lengthwise cut in the top of each potato, then gently press the ends together to open the potato. Fluff the inside with a fork and add your desired toppings.
Notes
- The skin on these potatoes is SO good! It's crispy and salty and my favorite part about making baked potatoes in the air fryer!
- You can top these with anything that you like or have on hand. I'll often just do a little butter and salt but if I'm going to make a full meal out of this I'll add some homemade chili!
- If you cram too many potatoes in your air fryer the skin doesn't get as crispy and they take longer to cook, be warned.
- If you are using a really big baking potato it's going to take longer to cook. I have found that it's better to cook big 8-12 ounce potatoes at 350 degrees for 50-75 minutes that way the outside doesn't burn before the inside is done.
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