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Home Blog Cooking Method Air Fryer

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 04/07/20 Updated: 03/09/23
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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

🥔 What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Tired of baked potatoes that are cooked unevenly, with hard or cool spots toward the center? Air fryer baked potatoes are exactly what you need! They’re soft, tender, and cooked perfectly throughout. This method is hands down the easiest way to get perfect baked potatoes every single time.
  • Baked potatoes are unbelievably versatile. They’re a great side dish for steak, chicken, and pork dishes, but they’re also tasty all on their own. Load them up with any combo of your favorite toppings (seriously, the possibilities are endless) and you’ve got a simple but delicious meal with minimal effort.
  • Meal preppers rejoice – this is a great way to prepare several potatoes to get you through the week ahead. Just refrigerate the baked potatoes in an airtight container after cooking and reheat them in the microwave when it’s time to eat.

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❗️ Chef’s Tips

  • Cook times will vary from one air fryer to the next, so be sure to check your potatoes periodically and adjust your cook time as needed! When I checked on mine at the 30-minute mark, they were still pretty firm. I ended up needing another 10 minutes (40 minutes total) before they were ready to go. Check yours at 30 minutes and then every 5 minutes after as needed.
  • Make sure you poke ventilation holes in the potatoes with a fork before you season and cook them! It may not seem important, but those tiny little holes help the potatoes cook more evenly. They also let any steam inside the potatoes escape, which will lessen the odds of the potatoes exploding in the air fryer.
Air fryer baked potatoes on a plate

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Air fried baked potatoes with butter
4.96 from 24 votes

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:45 minutes
Total:1 hour
The easiest way to get perfect baked potatoes!
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4 potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt more or less to taste

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • sink
  • vegetable scrubber or brush
  • Paper towels
  • Cutting board
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • oven mitts or kitchen towel

Instructions 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit. Wash potatoes well under running water and scrub with vegetable scrubber or brush to remove any surface dirt. Use paper towels to dry each potato completely then set potatoes on cutting board.
  • Carefully poke each potato with tines of fork, creating small vent holes over entire potato surface. Gently rub entire surface of each potato with neutral oil, then sprinkle sea salt over potatoes to taste.
  • Place salt-crusted potatoes in air fryer basket, working in batches as needed if using especially large potatoes or if air fryer is small. Place basket in preheated air fryer and cook potatoes 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove basket from air fryer. Test potato doneness by poking potatoes with tines of fork – fork should easily pierce skin and inner flesh of potatoes. If fork does not easily pierce potatoes, return basket to air fryer. Cook potatoes another 5 minutes, then check doneness again. Repeat as needed until potatoes are ready.
  • When potatoes are ready, remove basket from air fryer and carefully transfer potatoes to cutting board. Slice potatoes down center with knife, being careful not to cut potatoes in half. Note: after slicing potatoes, wear oven mitts or use kitchen towel to cover hands and gently press on sides of potato to open center slice and allow steam to escape.
  • Dress baked potatoes with desired toppings (see Notes for suggestions) and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You must poke holes in the potatoes with a fork before you cook them! These ventilation holes allow steam to escape from the potatoes and will keep the potatoes from exploding in the air fryer.
  • Cook Time: Each time we tested this recipe, our total cook time was 40 minutes. Cook times will vary depending on a number of factors, like the size of the potatoes, the make and model of air fryer, the age of your air fryer, etc. Adjust your cook time as needed!
 

Suggested Toppings

  • Greek yogurt or sour cream and butter
  • Cheddar cheese and broccoli
  • Guacamole or avocado slices
  • Ranch dressing
  • Pesto, cherry tomatoes, and feta
  • Queso, seasoned ground beef, salsa, and jalapeños
  • Sautéed spinach
  • Shredded chicken and buffalo sauce
  • Pulled pork and barbecue sauce
  • Chives, cheddar cheese, bacon, and sour cream

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1baked potato (without toppings), Calories: 165kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 1753mg, Potassium: 710mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 29g

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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  1. AnnMarie says

    Posted on 9/11/22 at 4:40 pm

    Can you microwave them for a little before putting into airfryer to cut the cooking time down?

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

      Posted on 9/12/22 at 2:29 pm

      We didn’t test it that way so we can’t say for sure what results you might get from it. Let us know if you try it!

      Reply
  2. MarySkurka says

    Posted on 8/24/22 at 2:03 pm

    I love these baked potatoes. Right up there with best I have ever had (these are the best). They are my go to.5 stars

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

      Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:08 pm

      Wow, what an honor! Thank you so much, Mary, I’m so happy you enjoy these baked potatoes so much!

      Reply
  3. Debra Scavio says

    Posted on 8/20/22 at 6:46 pm

    Followed directions exactly. Cooked in Air Fryer 43 mins at 400. The skin portion hard as a rock. First layer inside was done, middle still very hard. So I’d say your recipe is a complete flop.

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

      Posted on 8/21/22 at 1:11 pm

      I’m so sorry that was your experience, Debra! This method works for us every time so I really hate that it didn’t work for you. I’d love to help you troubleshoot it if I can!

      You say you follow the directions exactly, so I’m assuming you ventilated the potatoes really well to start. When you checked them at the 30-minute mark, did the potatoes give at all under the pressure from the fork?

      Reply
      • April says

        Posted on 10/8/22 at 4:27 pm

        Love it! Ignore the people who say it’s a flop. Don’t know how you could mess it up.Love it! Don’t have to turn on the oven during a heatwave for perfect baked taters!5 stars

      • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

        Posted on 10/9/22 at 4:47 pm

        I’m so happy this worked for you, April! Thank you so much for your review!

  4. Prudence says

    Posted on 8/19/22 at 9:07 am

    These are delicious. I will always make my baked potatoes this way from now on.5 stars

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

      Posted on 8/19/22 at 9:54 am

      Thank you so much for sharing your review, Prudence! I’m so happy you enjoyed this method so much!

      Reply
  5. Yvonne says

    Posted on 8/1/22 at 9:58 pm

    Best baked potato ever5 stars

    Reply
    • Grace | 40 Aprons TeamGrace | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 8/2/22 at 11:56 am

      Isn’t it?!! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Lucy says

    Posted on 7/19/22 at 2:47 pm

    These potatoes are so so good my go to now for baked potatoes in the air fryer5 stars

    Reply
    • Grace | 40 Aprons TeamGrace | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 7/20/22 at 9:54 am

      Aren’t they so good?! They’re my go-to, too! Thanks for sharing, Lucy!

      Reply
  7. Bevin says

    Posted on 6/30/22 at 11:28 am

    Will this work in an oven air fryer as opposed to a traditional one? My Ninja won’t fit more than two at a time, but oven has air fryer option

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

      Posted on 6/30/22 at 12:01 pm

      Yes, that should work just fine!

      Reply
  8. Tiah says

    Posted on 6/27/22 at 1:14 pm

    Would you cook a sweet potato for the same amount of time?5 stars

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

      Posted on 6/27/22 at 3:27 pm

      Great question, Tiah! Yes, you would. Exact time would depend on the size of the sweet potato and your air fryer, but just check on it periodically after the first 30 minutes and you should be good. Let us know how it works out!

      Reply
  9. Mary says

    Posted on 6/5/22 at 10:00 am

    I can not wait to try this

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

      Posted on 6/6/22 at 3:20 pm

      Hope you love it!5 stars

      Reply
  10. MrsMylen says

    Posted on 5/26/22 at 3:29 pm

    Could I make these slightly ahead of time? I’ve been asked to bring baked potatoes to dinner with my in-laws.

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

      Posted on 5/31/22 at 7:25 pm

      Sure! Best served the same day or within 24 hours. You can reheat in the oven!5 stars

      Reply
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