Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are the ultimate easy side dish that feels special every time. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, they’ll become a staple in your weekly meal rotation. Don’t forget to try different toppings and share your creations!
That is 7 oz. It's easier to weigh potatoes in grams than ounces on the scale so I can track it easier in myfitnesspal. I set the air fryer to 390 degrees and let them cook for 30 to 40 minutes. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and flaky and I topped my baked potatoes with some taco fixings.
A potato has more potassium than a banana does!
The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls in Air Fryer, Air Fryer Omelette, Air Fryer Poutine, or Air Fryer Turkey Breast!
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Why You Will Like This
- Instead of using your oven to make a baked potato, you can use an air fryer. Usually, baked potatoes take at least an hr depending on the size of them. Both of the potatoes that I used were around 200 grams for each potato.
- Crispy skins without deep frying
- Perfect fluffy texture inside
- Faster than traditional baking
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
Ingredients Needed
- Russet medium potatoes - I prefer either Russets or Idado potatoes for this.
- Butter - Who doesn't like their baked potato topped with a tablespoon of butter? I sure do!
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Cooking Spray such as Pam - this helps the potato skin get extra crispy if you like to eat the skin of the potato. I was told that is where all the fiber is.
- Parsley is for garnish
- See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Step 1: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees.
Step 2: Prick some holes in the potatoes with a fork and spray the potato with cooking spray. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and close it.
Step 3: Set the time for 35 minutes. After the 35 minutes is up, test the baked potato to see if it was done by checking how soft the potato is. If it is not ready yet, place the potato back in for 10 minutes longer. Of course, the time will vary depending on how large your potatoes are. I used a medium sized russet potato for this.
Note: Potatoes are ready when their internal temperature reaches 208 to 211° Fahrenheit. A fork easily pierces a baker when it's done. If the potato is hard, bake a little longer. However, watch out for over-baking, or drying of the underskin will occur.
Baked Potato Toppings
- Classics: Butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions
- Protein Boost: Carnivore Chili, Weight Watchers BBQ Chicken, Traeger Smoked Pulled Pork, bacon bits
- Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, Smoked Salsa, steamed broccoli, avocado slices
- Fun & Different: Buffalo chicken, Taco Meat on a Blackstone , spinach & feta
Tips for the best-Baked Potato!
- Choose similar-sized potatoes so they cook evenly.
- Don’t skip the oil—it helps crisp the skin!
- For a crowd, cook in batches or keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs
Russets work best for that traditional fluffy texture, but you can try Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes for variation.
Yes you can. It helps for easy clean up after cooking something in the air fryer basket.
Place the baked potato in the air fryer basket at 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes until it's warm.
Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer- This air fryer doesn't require any preheating and has several different functions for cooking chicken, meat, frozen foods, etc. There are 5 different functions.
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Roasted Potatoes in Air Fryer
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 2
- Category: Air Fryer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Side
Description
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - Make perfectly cooked baked potatoes in the air fryer! You'll never want to use your oven again. The skin will be crispy on the outside and perfectly soft and tender in the middle.
Ingredients
- 2 Idaho or Russet medium potatoes
- Cooking Spray such as Pam
- 2 tablespoons of butter - for topping or garnish, see list above for other topping ideas!
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400 degrees. If your air fryer requires preheating, then preheat your air fryer.
- Prick some holes in the potatoes with a fork and spray with cooking spray. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and close it.
- Set the timer for 35 minutes. You can take it out and test the potato at 35 minutes. If it's not done continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
Notes
myWW points Blue 5; Green: 5; Purple: 0 (The points are for a medium sized potato)
Potatoes are ready when their internal temperature reaches 208 to 211° Fahrenheit. A fork easily pierces a baker when it's done. If the potato is hard, bake a little longer. However, watch out for over-baking, or drying of the underskin will occur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Jenna says
I've never worked with one of those air fryers before so I don't know.
Alison says
I have a tefal air fryer, it has a turning paddle. If baking potatoes (1 or more) do I leave the paddle in or remove it?
Brenda Lawrence says
Toby, I do just that. If it's a large potato, I give it 8/9 mins in the micro while the air fryer is heating up to max. Then about 20 mins in the fryer. Lovely crispy fluffy potato.
Lindy says
For the French fries, are you rinsing them after cutting into fries and drying them off well before adding oil spritz and salt? That will help tons!!
Marlene says
I put my potato in the microwave four minutes then rub oil on in and air fry till done crispy skin awesome .
Jenna says
Do the 3 potatoes fit all in the basket? If they are larger, use more time.
Jason says
How long if doing 3 baked potatoes? They are large “baking” potatoes
Lin says
@lynda I believe the temp stated is in Fahrenheit. 360f is ard 180c
Jenna says
Sorry, I do not have an air fryer that heats up to 200 degrees. Maybe someone else might know or can answer your question?
Lynda says
My air fryer only heats 200 how long fir baked potatoes please