Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air fryer baked potatoes are so simple to make you can hardly call this a recipe. With an ultra crispy skin and tender center, they’re just as good (if not better) than baked potatoes made in a conventional oven.

Whether you’re looking for a quick side dish or laying out a ton of toppings for a baked potato bar, these baked potatoes come together in nearly half the time they do when made in the oven. On busy weeknights, they are the perfect recipe to lean on to get dinner on the table faster.

Let’s get to it!

How to Make Baked Potatoes in an Air Fryer

Making baked potatoes in the air fryer is as easy as it gets. Below, find a quick hitter overview of the process.

• Prep the Potatoes: Wash potatoes, pat dry them with a towel, and poke a few holes in each with a sharp knife. Rub the potato skins with oil and sea salt.
• Air Fry the Potatoes: Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket, leaving at least an inch of space between each one. Bake the potatoes at 390°F for at least 30 minutes, or until you can pierce them easily with a fork.
• Split the Potatoes: After you remove the potatoes from the air fryer, split them down the middle with a knife. Serve with sour cream, butter, chives, bacon bits, or any other of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Below, find a couple of pro tips to help you make the best baked potatoes in the air fryer.

• Pat the potatoes dry. For the crispiest possible skin, pat the potatoes dry of any moisture leftover from washing them.
• Season the potatoes with flakey salt. Use a flakey salt like Maldon to coat the potatoes. This will give them that signature steakhouse feel!
• Leave room between the potatoes. Leave at least an inch between the potatoes to allow the hot air to make them 360 degrees crispy.
• Slice the potatoes immediately. To prevent the flesh from overcooking and becoming gummy, slice the potatoes down the center immediately after you take them out of the air fryer basket.

Serving Baked Potatoes

Air fryer baked potatoes are the perfect side dish for so many different dishes. Pair them with a grilled ribeye and air fryer asparagus for a full blown steakhouse dinner or top them with chili and cheese for a quick lunch.

Storing Baked Potatoes

Store leftover baked potatoes in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped in foil. They should keep for up to 5 days. Refrain from freezing baked potatoes, as they do not thaw well and will turn gritty upon reheating.

FAQ

Tasty Baked Potato Toppings

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• Air Fryer Bacon (Perfectly Crispy) – No-mess bacon
• 5 Minute Garlic Avocado Spread – Creamy avocado spread
• Pickled Jalapeños (10 minutes) – Quick pickled jalapeños

Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

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Servings

2 servings

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

These air fryer baked potatoes have such a crispy skin and always turn out fork tender. You'll wonder why you ever used the oven!

Ingredients

• 2 russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp kosher salt

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Instructions

• Wash, pat dry, and poke holes in all the potatoes.
  
• Cover the potatoes with oil and salt. Place them in the air fryer basket, leaving at least an inch of space between each. Air fry them at 390°F for at least 30 minutes, or until you can pierce them easily with a fork.
  
• Using a knife, split the potatoes in the center. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Sodium 3499mg146%

Potassium 888mg25%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin C 12.1mg15%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 1.8mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.