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There’s nothing quite like a perfectly baked potato! These air fryer baked potatoes have crispy skin, a soft and fluffy inside, and are ready for all your favorite toppings!
The air fryer makes it quick and easy, giving you a golden, crispy skin without heating your whole oven. Plus, we’re sharing our expert tip using foil for an extra fluffy interior! Wrap the potatoes in foil to help them get extra fluffy inside, then remove the foil, lightly spray with olive oil, and air fry them a little longer so the skins get perfectly crispy.
For another delicious option, try our air fryer baked sweet potatoes next! Also, don’t miss our air fryer parmesan potatoes, air fryer red potatoes, and air fryer diced potatoes.
Table of Contents
- Why You Will Love Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Ingredients Needed
- How To Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- How Long for Two Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
- Tips for the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Baked Potato Topping Ideas
- Storage Instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Air Fryer Recipes to Try!
- Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe
Why You Will Love Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Easy: This recipe couldn’t be simpler. There are only a few basic ingredients needed and easy-to-follow steps.
- Versatile: Customize your potatoes with your favorite toppings. We’re sharing plenty of delicious ideas to mix it up.
- Crispy & Fluffy: The air fryer makes the potatoes crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside.
- Quick: Cooking potatoes in the air fryer is faster than in the oven.
“Made last night and they were perfect. My potatoes were pretty big so it took a bit longer but no big deal. They were fluffy and nicely ‘crisped’ skin. This will be my go-to baked potato method.”
– nancy
Ingredients Needed
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes work best for crispy skins and fluffy centers.
- Olive Oil: Lightly spray the potatoes with olive oil to help the skins crisp up.
- Salt & Pepper: Season with salt and optional pepper. As an option, add some garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
How To Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Step 1: Wash and scrub your potatoes well, then pat them dry.
Poke each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Step 2: Wrap each potato loosely in tin foil and air fry.
Step 3: Carefully remove the foil, spray each potato with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Air fry uncovered, until the skin is golden and crispy and the potatoes are soft and tender inside.
Step 4: Once done, let the potatoes slightly cool. Make a lengthwise cut down the center, gently fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.
How Long for Two Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Cook two potatoes loosely wrapped in foil in the air fryer at 400°F for 25-30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and cook them for an additional 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the skin is crispy.
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- The Best Potatoes to Use: It’s best to use russet potatoes for the fluffiest interior and best texture. Try to pick potatoes that are roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.
- Dry the Potatoes: After washing, thoroughly dry the potatoes so the skins get crispy.
- Foil: Wrapping the potatoes in foil helps create an ultra-fluffy interior, then carefully unwrapping them for a final air fry gives them a crispy skin.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed, depending on how many potatoes you’re making.
- Season: You can season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, or your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
Baked Potato Topping Ideas
What’s so great about these air fryer baked potatoes is that you can customize them with your favorite toppings. Here are some delicious ideas!
- Loaded Baked Potato: For a classic loaded baked potato, top with Greek yogurt or light sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked chopped bacon, and fresh chives.
- Protein-Packed: Top with our slow cooker turkey chili, cooked chicken, such as sliced air fryer chicken breast or slow cooker shredded chicken, turkey, such as sliced air fryer turkey breast, pulled pork, or brisket, or bacon bits. See our post on how to cook turkey bacon in the oven for an easy option.
- Veggies: Top with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions with mushrooms, air fryer frozen broccoli, broccoli and cheese, or bell peppers.
- Beans: Serve with black beans, chickpeas, or our slow-cooker baked beans for a delicious option.
- Herbs: Top with fresh chives or parsley.
- Sauces: Try our healthy pesto or pistachio pesto, hot sauce, smoky BBQ sauce, or a creamy mushroom sauce.
- Comfort Food: For classic comfort food, top with our healthy mac and cheese or cottage cheese mac and cheese.
- Make it Your Own: Mix and match your favorite toppings to customize your air fryer baked potatoes!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover air fryer baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Pierce Potatoes Before Putting Them in an Air Fryer?
Yes, pierce the potatoes a few times with a fork before air frying. This allows steam to escape as they cook, and helps them cook evenly.
Is it Faster to Bake a Potato in the Oven or Air Fryer?
It’s faster to bake a potato in the air fryer than in the oven. Oven-baked potatoes can take up to an hour, while air fryer baked potatoes are usually done in about 35-45 minutes, depending on size. Plus, the air fryer gives the potatoes crispier skins without having to heat the whole kitchen, making it my go-to method!
More Air Fryer Recipes to Try!
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
- Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Air Fryer Radishes
- Easy Air Fryer Apples
- Air Fryer Carrot Chips
If you try this recipe, please be sure to leave us a comment and star rating, ★★★★★, letting us know how it turns out for you.
Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- olive oil spray
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch of pepper, or to taste
- garlic powder or smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
- Wash and scrub your potatoes well, then pat them dry. Poke each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Wrap each potato loosely in tin foil and air fry at 400°F for 25-30 minutes. This steams the inside for a super soft and fluffy texture.
- Carefully remove the foil, spray each potato with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Air fry uncovered at 400°F for about 10 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy and the potatoes are soft and tender inside.
- Once done, let the potatoes slightly cool. Make a lengthwise cut down the center, gently fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Dry the Potatoes: After washing, thoroughly dry the potatoes so the skins get crispy.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed, depending on how many potatoes you’re making.
- Optional Toppings: Top with light sour cream, Greek yogurt, light butter, cooked bacon, chives, cheese, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Potatoes are one of my favorite foods. I love being able to make potatoes that turns out perfect every time! I can make this recipe into almost a whole meal. I use all kinds of toppings, including sautéed mushrooms, or avocado, or any kind of cheese. Or all three! The options are endless! I’ll add olive oil or butter, and some fresh herbs. ( I love fresh dill) I’ll eat it with a salad and I’m good to go!
Hi Alexandria, that makes me so happy to hear! Sautéed mushrooms, avocado, cheese, and fresh dill sound delicious, and pairing it with a salad is the perfect way to make it a complete meal. I’m so glad this air fryer method works for you every time. Thank you so much for sharing and for the kind feedback!
Made last night and they were perfect. My potatoes were pretty big so it took a bit longer but no big deal. They were fluffy and nicely “crisped” skin. This will be my go-to baked potato method.
Hi Nancy, thank you so much for sharing this. I’m really glad to hear your air fryer baked potatoes turned out perfect, even with bigger potatoes. I love that this will be your new go-to baked potato method! I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment.
I made these air fryer baked potatoes yesterday and they were so delicious! They’re crispy on the outside but super fluffy on the inside. I loved this recipe! I added cooked bacon and cheddar cheese.
Hi Michelle, I’m so happy you enjoyed the air fryer baked potatoes! I’m glad they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Bacon and cheddar cheese sound like such delicious toppings!
These air fryer baked potatoes come out perfect. They are fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, ready faster than the oven, and so easy to make.