It's so quick and easy to make the perfect baked potatoes every single time. These air fryer baked potatoes are wonderfully crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. You will never make baked potatoes any other way after you try these.
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Baked potatoes are such a great inexpensive comfort food that can be served as a main with your favorite toppings or as a delicious side dish. Thanks to the air fryer, it now takes just a fraction of the time to cook them and the results are amazing.
I just know that you are going to love this easy method of cooking baked potatoes in the air fryer.
Without toppings, they are vegan and gluten-free.
Why air fry potatoes?
- Crispy - The skin is perfectly crispy and flavorful.
- Quick - Made in less than 30 minutes (for smaller potatoes).
- Fluffy- The middles are super fluffy and delicious.
- Minimal Ingredients - All you need Salt, Pepper, and Oil.
What are the best potatoes to use?
You get the best results using floury and strachy potatoes for this recipe. The skins crisp up and the middle is soft and fluffy.
Russets are the best to use, and Yukon Gold also do well. Stay away from waxy potatoes like red and fingerlings.
Ingredients You Will Need
You just need 3 simple ingredients to make the best ever baked potatoes:
- Potatoes
- Oil
- Salt and Pepper
How To Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Wash and dry the potatoes.
- Prick the skin of the potato with a fork
- Rub the skins with oil then season well with salt and pepper.
- Place in the basket of an air fryer and cook at 400F for 20-45 minutes (until fork tender).
- Check internal temperature to ensure it is between 205F and 210F.
Optional but highly recommended.
- Remove from the basket and cut along the top.
- Squeeze together from each end and add butter and cheese.
- Return to the air fryer for a final 3-4 minutes.
How do you serve them?
Air fryer baked potatoes can be served as side or as a main. Either way, I always like to add a bit of butter.
As a side, you can serve them up with some veggies and some protein for a well balanced meal. Try them with:
Toppings For Baked Potatoes
When it comes to toppings, the possibilities are endless. For these I topped them with shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped chives. More easy and tasty toppings are:
Can You Make Them Ahead Of Time?
These baked potatoes are best served straight out of the air fryer so that they are at their most crispiest. If you want to make them ahead of time, let them cool to room temperature and keep covered in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
To get as much crispiness back as possible, reheat them in the air fryer at 400F for a few minutes until they are warmed through.
How do you make baked potatoes in the oven?
If you don't have an air fryer, you can of course make baked potatoes in the oven, I really do prefer the results in the air fryer though.
- Prep the potatoes in the same way as this recipe, and place them on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Bake them in the oven at 425F for about 50 to 60 minutes. Flip them every 20 minutes or so.
- Internal temperature should reach 205F to 210F.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Do not over crowd your air fryer, the skin of the potatoes will not crisp if you do.
- Use a mealy or floury variety of potato like a Russet for the very best baked potatoes.
- Your potato is cooked when you can pierce it easily with a fork.
- If your potatoes are larger flip them over half way through the cooking process.
- Be careful when making the cut across the top of the potato, they are VERY hot.
- Use a neutral oil rather than your best olive oil to coat the potatoes.
- Timings will vary depending on the size of your potatoes. Potatoes larger than 8 oz. will require more cooking time. Sometimes up to 45-50 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature. Potatoes should reach an internal temperature of 205F to 210F for the perfect doneness.
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Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes.
- Prick the skin of the potato with a fork
- Rub the skins with oil then season well with salt and pepper.
- Place in the basket of an air fryer and cook at 400F for 20-45 minutes (until fork tender). Use a thermometer to ensure your potatoes are between 205-201F.
Optional
- Remove from the basket and cut along the top.
- Squeeze together from each end and add butter and cheese.
- Return to the air fryer for a final 3-4 minutes.
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- Do not over crowd your air fryer, the skin of the potatoes will not crisp if you do.
- Use a mealy or floury variety of potato like a Russet for the very best baked potatoes.
- Your potato is cooked when you can pierce it easily with a fork.
- If your potatoes are larger flip them over half way through the cooking process.
- Be careful when making the cut across the top of the potato, they are VERY hot.
- Use a neutral oil rather than your best olive oil to coat the potatoes.
- Timings will vary depending on the size of your potatoes.
- Check internal temperature. Potatoes should reach an internal temperature of 205F to 210F to be cooked to perfection.
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