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Air Fryer Baked Potato

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 04/07/20 Updated: 01/21/22
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Air fryer baked potato
Air fryer baked potato
Air fryer baked potato

This air fryer baked potato recipe seriously makes the best baked potatoes we’ve ever tried! The skin is crispy and salty but the flesh is light and fluffy. Plus, they’re really quick and easy to make. We’ll never make baked potatoes any other way than in the air fryer!

Air fried baked potatoes with butter

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • Baked potatoes cooked in the air fryer are so soft, tender, and evenly cooked (no hard, cool spots in the middle!). They are the perfect side with steak, chicken, or even a salad, or delicious on their own, smothered in toppings.
  • Making baked potatoes in the air fryer is simply the easiest way to get perfectly cooked potatoes every single time.
  • Air fried baked potatoes are absolutely delicious with salt, pepper, and a little butter, but there are so many ways to customize your loaded baked potato. Add salsa, sour cream, and jalapeños for a Mexican twist. Try BBQ sauce and chicken, or feta and cooked spinach. The possibilities are nearly endless!

How To Make It

  1. Wash and scrub the potatoes, then dry with a paper towel. Transfer to a bowl. Poke each potato with a fork. Rub the entire potato with oil and season with sea salt.
  2. Place the potatoes in Air Fryer and cook at 400º F for 30-45 minutes. After 30 minutes, check the potatoes by poking it with a fork. A fork will pierce an entire potato when it’s ready.
  3. When finished cooking, remove the potatoes from the air fryer. Use a knife to cut a slit down the center of each potato. With a towel or oven mitts covering your hands, press down the sides. This will help the steam to escape.
  4. Top your potato with whatever toppings you like. Check out the notes for some healthy topping ideas.
Instructions for air fryer baked poatoes

Chef’s Tips

  • We cooked our potatoes for 30 minutes, poked them, and they were still firm. After another 10 minutes, they were ready, but your time may vary based on the make and model of your air fryer.
  • Poking your potatoes well with a fork is super important! It allows water in the form of steam to escape the potato instead of boiling and making the potato explode.

Topping Ideas

  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • broccoli
  • avocado
  • ranch dressing
  • pesto
  • cherry tomatoes
  • cheese, like cheddar, feta, or even queso
  • cooked spinach
  • olives
  • jalapenos
  • turkey chili
  • chicken
  • salsa
  • chives
  • bacon
  • barbecue sauce
  • onions
Air fryer baked potatoes on a plate

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  • Crockpot Potato Soup
  • Bacon Chips (Keto)
  • Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

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Air fried baked potatoes with butter
4.92 from 12 votes

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Prep:4 minutes
Cook:40 minutes
Baked potatoes cooked in the air fryer are so easy with light, fluffy center and perfectly crispy skin.
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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon oil like avocado
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Instructions 

  • Wash and scrub the potatoes. Dry with paper towel and transfer to a bowl. Poke each potato with a fork, then rub entire potato with oil and season with sea salt.
  • Place potatoes in Air Fryer and cook at 400º F 30-45 minutes. After 30 minutes, test potatoes with fork. Fork will pierce an entire potato when ready.
  • Remove the potatoes from air fryer when cooked. Use knife to cut slit down the center. With a towel or oven mitts covering your hands, press down the sides to help steam escape.
  • Top potato as desired and serve.

Notes

  • Nutrition: Please note that nutrition is for one potato without toppings.
  • Cook time: Ours was 40 minutes total. Yours may vary depending on make and model of air fryer.
  • Poking potatoes with fork: Important as will allow steam to escape and keep potato from exploding.
  • Topping ideas: Greek yogurt or sour cream, broccoli, avocado, ranch dressing, pesto, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, feta, queso, cooked spinach, olives, jalapenos, turkey chili, chicken, salsa, chives, bacon, barbecue sauce, onions, guacamole

Nutrition Information

Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1755mg, Potassium: 888mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 35g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Jean D says

    Posted on 5/12/22 at 11:35 am

    Simple and so much better than the oven!5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/18/22 at 12:41 pm

      Isn’t it great? So happy you liked this method, Jean. Thanks for the review!

      Reply
  2. Jane H says

    Posted on 4/28/22 at 4:30 pm

    Is there a trick to making the sea salt stick to the potato?

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/1/22 at 3:46 pm

      It should stick with the oil!5 stars

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    Posted on 4/23/22 at 6:09 am

    Made these last night and they were excellent! I’ll never do baked potatoes in the oven or microwave again.
    Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/1/22 at 4:05 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!5 stars

      Reply
  4. Bettina says

    Posted on 4/15/22 at 7:54 pm

    I loved my air fryer baked potato !!! I will be making them in there always !!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 4/19/22 at 9:13 pm

      Thrilled to hear it! Thanks for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    Posted on 4/14/22 at 6:13 pm

    Do you preheat the Air Fryer?

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 4/14/22 at 7:42 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  6. Heather says

    Posted on 1/17/22 at 4:51 pm

    Skin is nice and crispy but 40 minutes later and my potatoes are still uncooked. Will try for 60 minutes if I make again.4 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/17/22 at 9:19 pm

      Hope it works out better next time!5 stars

      Reply
  7. Claudia says

    Posted on 4/9/20 at 9:35 am

    Looking forward to making these … already love them in the instapot. Anything is better than the amount of time it takes in the oven.5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 4/9/20 at 2:54 pm

      Oh my gosh, right?! You will seriously love these even more – the skin is the BEST PART!5 stars

      Reply
  8. Shannon says

    Posted on 4/9/20 at 6:49 am

    I couldn’t believe how fast these were and the salty skin was just to die for. Seriously the best baked potato ever. Thank you!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 4/9/20 at 9:14 am

      I’m so glad you liked them! Thanks for the great review!5 stars

      Reply
  9. MARIA E CARTAGENA says

    Posted on 4/8/20 at 5:01 pm

    2Thanks great ideas in this time of struggle.5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 4/9/20 at 9:16 am

      You’re so welcome!5 stars

      Reply

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