An air fryer baked potato is ideal when you want a baked potato but don’t have much time.
Baking potatoes in the air fryer is quicker than using the oven. It’s not as fast as nuking them in the microwave. But air fryer baked potatoes taste better than microwaved ones.
They’re also tender inside with perfectly crisp skins. Loaded with your favorite toppings, they’re simply irresistible!
Air fryer baked potatoes are the best of all worlds. They take less time than the oven and taste much better than microwaved potatoes.
They’re also the only baked potatoes that balance crisp skins with soft, fluffy insides. Plus, they’re ridiculously easy to make!
You need four ingredients, an air fryer, and a fork to poke holes. If you can manage that, you can easily make these delicious air fryer baked potatoes.
Here’s what you need to make them:
Typically, cook potatoes in an air fryer for about 40 to 45 minutes. However, a few factors can cause the cooking time to vary. They are:
Let’s assume your potatoes fit comfortably in the air fryer basket and the temp is 400 degrees. In that case, here’s a rundown on approximate cooking times for different-sized potatoes:
The steps for making air fryer potatoes are simple.
1. Preheat. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prep the potatoes. Wash and dry them before poking holes in them with a fork. Then, coat them in olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook them for approximately 25 minutes. Then, flip them and cook them for another 15 to 25 minutes.
4. Cool. Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool.
5. Top and serve. Once they’re cool, slice them open, fluff the insides, and add your toppings. Enjoy!
Let’s check out a few final tips and tricks for ensuring your potatoes are perfect:
Every good baked potato needs delicious toppings. You don’t have to stick strictly to butter, either! My favorite combo includes salsa, butter, green onions, shredded cheese, and salt.
Here are some other tasty toppings to try:
For more great potato toppings, check out my article, “25 Baked Potato Toppings for Your Potato Bar.”
Need tips on storing leftover baked potatoes? I have you covered!