These Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes give you a crispy skin and a fluffy interior in just 60 minutes. Say bye to long oven-baking times. These crispy air fryer baked potatoes are quick, healthy, simple, and absolutely delicious. Perfect as a quick side dish for lunch or dinner, or as a satisfying snack.
Recipe Highlights
- ⏱ Cook Time: 60 minutes (perfectly fluffy inside, crispy skin)
- 🍽 Servings: 4 medium potatoes
- 🥔 Key Ingredients: Russet potatoes, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper
- ✨ Who This Recipe Is For: Beginners, busy families, air fryer owners. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and as a side to many dishes.
- 🌱 Variations: Add herbs like rosemary or thyme; top with cheese, butter, or sour cream
I remember the first time I made these air fryer potatoes, and I thought, 'How will it look if I bake a whole potato?' I was skeptical; could this really replace an oven? But after just a few minutes, I had golden, perfectly cooked potatoes that were so good, I served them with my creamy Cajun Butter Sauce and Pan-Seared Fish for dinner. If you have an air fryer, take advantage of these recipes: air fryer chicken legs and crispy spring rolls.
Air fryer baked potatoes aren’t just fast; they’re versatile. Top them with butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, or even my quick pan-grilled pork chop, chicken, or juicy fish, and an easy salad for a complete meal. This recipe is designed for easy prep, maximum flavor, and perfect texture every time.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Time-Saving: No need to heat the oven. These potatoes cook in the air fryer in about 40 minutes, hands-off.
- Perfect Texture: Crispy skin with a light and fluffy inside every single time.
- Beginner-Friendly: Minimal prep, just a few ingredients, and clear step-by-step instructions.
- Versatile: Serve as a side dish with fish, chicken, or stews, or load them up with toppings for a complete meal.
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Recipe Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: They are ideal for baking in the air fryer because of their high starch content. They crisp up on the outside while staying light and fluffy on the inside.
- Olive Oil: It helps the skin crisp up and turn golden during air frying.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use Yukon gold for creamier texture, or red potatoes for a smaller, waxy bite.
- Avocado oil, canola oil, or melted butter for a richer finish.
- Use flavored salts such as garlic salt, smoked salt, or herb salt for a gourmet twist.
- Try paprika, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, or an herb blend to give the potatoes a different flavor profile.
- Top the baked potatoes with some
How to make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Preheat your air fryer to 385°F for about 3-5 minutes
- Wash Potatoes and dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork or knife to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Rub each potato evenly with a thin coat of oil.
- Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over the skin and rub to adhere.
- Cook the potatoes in the air fryer at 385°F for 60 minutes, adjusting the time according to the size of the potatoes. Flip halfway through cooking time.
- Once the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, remove them from the air fryer.
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- Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes before slicing them open.
RECIPE TIPS
- Use medium russet potatoes for the fluffiest insides and crispiest skin.
- Wash, scrub, and dry thoroughly before seasoning to prevent soggy skin.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork 4–6 times to release steam and prevent them from bursting.
- Lightly oil and salt the skins for golden, crispy results.
- Preheat the air fryer and avoid overcrowding the basket; flip the potatoes halfway through cooking.
- Check doneness at 35 minutes, then cook longer in 5-minute intervals if needed.
Top Tip
For extra fluffy insides, soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before air frying. This removes some of the starch. Be sure to pat them completely dry, then oil and season as usual. The result? Crispier skin and a lighter, fluffier center every time.
RECIPE FAQs
Yes, smaller potatoes may require less cooking time, while larger potatoes may need more. Adjust the cooking time accordingly to ensure they are cooked through.
Air fryers cook potatoes faster, typically in 35–45 minutes at 400°F, compared to 45–60 minutes in a conventional oven, while yielding crispy skin and fluffy insides.
Preheating the air fryer helps ensure even cooking, but it's not strictly necessary. However, preheating can help shorten the overall cooking time.
The potatoes are done when they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. You can also check by gently squeezing the potatoes; they should give slightly under pressure.
Yes, you can reheat leftover baked potatoes in the air fryer. Simply place them in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes until heated through
Besides sour cream, shredded cheese, and chives, you can also top baked potatoes with bacon bits, salsa, diced vegetables, or chili for a hearty meal.
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Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 Large russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil or spray oil
- Salt and Blackpepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 385F for about 3-5 minutes.
- Scrub the potatoes clean under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.3 Large russet potatoes
- Rub each potato with olive oil or spray it with oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.3 tablespoon Olive oil or spray oil, Salt and Blackpepper
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Cook the potatoes in the air fryer at 385F for 60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Halfway through the cooking time, flip the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Once the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, remove them from the air fryer.
- Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes before slicing them open.
Notes
- Use medium russet potatoes for best results.
- Wash, scrub, and dry potatoes completely.
- Pierce 4–6 times with a fork to prevent bursting.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C); don’t overcrowd basket.
- Flip halfway and check doneness at 35 min; cook longer if needed.
- Optional: Soak in cold water 30 min for extra fluffy insides.
- Season with salt, pepper, herbs, or try toppings like cheese, sour cream, or bacon.
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