Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender fluffy on the inside. Perfect addition to any meal, or a meal all on its own!
Whenever I think of baked potatoes, my mind automatically also thinks steak! It’s a classic combo, steak and baked potatoes. Try these amazing air fryer potatoes with any of these favorites. Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter , Amazingly Delicious Skillet Salisbury Steak or use this World’s Best Steak Marinade on any steak for the most amazing meal.
Air Fryer Baked Potato
These are the BEST baked potatoes ever! The skins turn salty and crisp while the inside stays fluffy and tender, perfect for piling on toppings. Even if you usually skip the skin, you’ll want to devour these. And if you love baked potatoes as much as I do, try my Loaded Baked Potato Dip for more baked potato perfection!
Cooking them in the air fryer saves time, too. Instead of an oven taking over an hour, these bake in just 40–45 minutes, leaving the oven free for other dishes. Fast, easy, and absolutely delicious. For another fast, easy shortcut, make my Air Fryer Garlic bread !
Why you Should Eat Potatoes
Potatoes are extremely good for you. They are high in potassium and vitamin B6, and a whole slew of minerals and antioxidants. Yes, they are starchy, but it’s the good kind, resistant starch! Resistant starch is great for helping maintain blood sugars and improving your overall digestive health. Take note, however, most of the vitamins and nutrients are in the skins, so you want to leave them on. It’s a good thing this recipe makes them irresistible!
Potatoes are one of the highest ranking foods for filling you up, and keeping you full longer. Potatoes contain a protein that can actually curb your appetite!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Potatoes
With only 3 ingredients, these air fryer baked potatoes can’t get any easier! Simple, delicious, and perfect! What’s not to love about these scrumptious baked potatoes?
- Potatoes: Starchy potatoes are best for baking. Russets are the classic original.
- Olive Oil: This will help the salt stick and give the skins a nice crunch.
- Salt: Adds flavor. I like to use flaky or kosher salt.
How to Cook Easy Baked Potatoes in an Air Fryer
Done in under an hour, you can have dinner on the table in no time. Biggest advantage to the air fryer! It’s faster than conventional methods, usually!
- Wash : Scrub and wash potatoes and pat dry
- Pierce : With a fork pierce all over.
- Oil : Rub olive oil on the potatoes.
- Cook : Place in the air fryer and sprinkle with salt. Cook at 400 for 40 min or till fork tender.
Tips for the Best Air Fried Baked Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with air fried baked potatoes. The air fryer uses circulating air to cook the potato evenly so there are no hard spots, cold spots or tough skin. It crisps the skins to a crunchy golden brown. The skins are almost better than the insides!
- Why you poke them: As a potato cooks steam builds up on the inside, and pressure begins to build. When the pressure is stronger than the skin, it can explode. Puncturing the potato prevents the pressure from building up by giving the steam places to escape.
- Air Fryer: Check your air fryer instructions before cooking. Depending on your air fryer, you may be able to cook up to 4 potatoes at once. Be sure they are spaced evenly so the air can circulate easily.
- Sizing: Try to keep your potatoes the same size so they’ll cook at the same rate.
- Seasoning: Don’t be afraid to season the outside of the potato generously. Add herbs if you’d like such as rosemary, dill, or other seasonings.
- Leftovers: Store leftover potatoes in the fridge. Use leftovers to dice up or shred and pan fry for tasty home hash browns or breakfast hash .
Add All the Toppings for Baked Potatoes
One of the best things about baked potatoes is that they are so versatile. You can customize them so easily, and they go with just about anything. Because of their ligh,t fluffy texture and mild flavor, they are the perfect vehicle for some flavor.
- Loaded: It’s the classic cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. Can’t go wrong with this one!
- Chili: Make my favorite chili , or even use a can. Heat it up and pour it over your potato. Top it with cheese and sour cream if you desire.
- BBQ : Cook up some shredded pork, beef, or chicken slathered in this mouth-watering BBQ sauce.
- Pizza: Marinara sauce , pepperoni, or sausage, and any other pizza fixings you love.
- Taco: Perfectly seasoned meat of choice, cheese, salsa , tomatoes, lettuce, avocado and sour cream.
- Dips: This is one of the best ways to use up those leftover dips. Slather it on a baked potato and you’ve got a meal! Try Chicken Alfredo Dip , Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip , or 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip .
- Cheese: They’re a million different cheeses to use but I love using these sauces. Homemade Cheese Sauce , or a bit of spice this Amazing Rotel Dip .
- Broccoli Cheddar : Melted Velveeta and steamed broccoli or leftover Broccoli Cheddar Soup .
- Stuffed: This is where you prepare every topping imaginable and let your family and friends go to town on loading them taters up. This is a great dish for potlucks or serving a large group. Think cheese, peas, diced ham, tomatoes, crumbled sausage, bacon, cheese sauce, mushrooms, onions, olives, sour cream and of course butter.
More Potato Loving Recipes
Potatoes can take so many forms and be so dang good! Whether you love them mashed, fried, hashed, or any other way, I have a recipe for you. Here are a few of my favorites.
- Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes
- Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup
- The Best Funeral Potatoes
- Parmesan Garlic Potato Foil Packets
- Homemade Air Fryer French Fries
Pin this now to find it later
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 medium-sized potatoes
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ salt to taste
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the 2 medium-sized potatoes and pat dry. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil and pierce all over with a fork. Place into the basket of the air fryer and sprinkle with salt to taste .
- Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes or until fork tender when pierced.
- Cut the cooked potatoes open, fill with toppings of choice, and serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the 2 medium-sized potatoes and pat dry. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil and pierce all over with a fork. Place into the basket of the air fryer and sprinkle with salt to taste .
- Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes or until fork tender when pierced.
- Cut the cooked potatoes open, fill with toppings of choice, and serve!
Nutrition
QR code
Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes https://therecipecritic.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/
