Make the easiest baked potatoes with crispy skin in only 40 minutes with this simple air fryer baked potato recipe. So easy, and so delicious!
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I love baked potatoes, and after I got my air fryer I honestly haven't used any other method to make them. These baked potatoes have crispy skin, and are fluffy on the inside - just how I like them.
They cook faster than in the oven, and I love that I can just throw them in my air fryer and leave them. Perfect for a quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Potatoes: I like to use medium to large potatoes. Read the section below to learn more about the potato varieties most suitable for baking.
Oil: You can either brush some olive oil on the potatoes, or spray them with a simple oil spray. I use Frylight olive oil, which is really easy to use and works really well.
Seasoning: Completely optional, but you can season the potatoes with anything you like. I prefer to add a sprinkle of salt on mine.
Best potatoes for baking
You can of course use any type of potato for baking, however certain varieties are better suited than others. Starchy potatoes are really fluffy on the inside when they are baked, and are my personal favorites.
King Edward potatoes and Russet potatoes are typically very popular for baking. These are perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside, with lovely, crispy skins. They also come in various sizes, so you can use medium or large potatoes to suit your appetite.
Want to bake sweet potatoes instead? Don't worry, I also have an air fryer sweet potato recipe!
Which size potatoes can I bake?
Whenever you want to bake multiple potatoes at a time, I highly recommend that all potatoes are evenly sized. This way they will all bake in the same amount of time.
If you have some larger potatoes and some smaller ones, you will have to remove the smaller potatoes from the air fryer to keep them from burning while the larger potatoes finish baking.
In the case that you're serving the baked potatoes in jacket potato style, as an entree with toppings, you will want to use large potatoes. If however you're serving the potatoes as a side dish, you can use medium sized potatoes.
Keep in mind that the size of the potatoes will affect the cooking time. Smaller potatoes cook faster, and larger potatoes take a little longer.
Very large potatoes: Very large potatoes should be baked at a slightly lower temperature, to allow them to fully cook through without burning the potato skins. You might also want to cover them in aluminum foil to keep them from burning.
Cooking small potatoes: If you want to cook baby potatoes in your air fryer, or make roasted potatoes, you're better off following this air fryer potato recipe.
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly, and add a thin coat of oil all over them. You can either brush the oil on, or spray on an olive oil spray.
Pierce the skin of the potatoes all over with a fork. This prevents the potatoes from bursting under pressure.
Add the potatoes to an air fryer, and air fry on 400 °F / 200 °C for about 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of the potato. Flip them halfway through the cooking time to prevent the potato skin from burning.
If you want to add any seasoning, such as salt or a spice rub, I suggest you add this for the last 15 minutes of cooking. This way you can be certain that the spices won't burn while cooking.
Remove the potatoes from the air fryer, and serve.
💡 TIP! It's usually not necessary to wrap potatoes in aluminum foil, however you might want to do this if you're baking very large potatoes. This just ensures that the skin doesn't burn by the time that the potatoes have baked.
Top tips
Here's my best advice to succeed with this recipe:
- Seasoning is optional, but I like to add a sprinkle of sea salt to the potatoes before they finish cooking.
- Make sure to wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. You don't want to bite into a chunk of dirt!
- The cooking time will vary depending on the size and type of potato you use. Always make sure that they are done by piercing the middle of a potato with a fork. The potato is ready to eat if the fork can easily be inserted without little resistance.
Check out my collection of other air fryer vegetable recipes.
Serving suggestions
- BBQ Meatloaf - Meatloaf is PERFECT to serve with baked potatoes.
- Gammon Steaks - Gammon and baked potatoes is such an easy, but delicious dinner.
- Pan Seared Pork Loin Steaks - Easy cooked pork loin pairs really well with these potatoes.
- Slow cooker chili con carne - Top the baked potatoes with chili for a delicious meal.
- Tuna salad - Baked potatoes with tuna salad is a British classic, and it tastes so GOOD.
- Ginger Scallion Sauce - Trust me, this sauce is amazing over baked potatoes!
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken - Pair air fryer baked potatoes with simple buffalo shredded chicken and cheese for a tasty dinner made with minimal effort.
Leftovers
Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat them for a few minutes in a microwave or air fryer, and serve as a side dish, or with your favorite toppings.
This also means that baked potatoes are excellent for meal prep! You can prepare multiple potatoes at the beginning of the week, and have lunch or dinner sorted for several days ahead. To change the meals up, you can always pair your baked potatoes with a variety of different toppings.
Frequently asked questions
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Recipe
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Equipment
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly, and add a thin coat of oil all over them. You can either brush the oil on, or spray on an olive oil spray.
- Pierce the skin of the potatoes all over with a fork. This prevents the potatoes from bursting under pressure.
- Add the potatoes to an air fryer, and air fry on 400 °F / 200 °C for about 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of the potato. Flip them halfway through the cooking time to prevent the potato skin from burning.
- If you want to add any seasoning, such as salt or a spice rub, I suggest you add this for the last 15 minutes of cooking. This way you can be certain that the spices won’t burn while cooking.
- To make sure that the potatoes are done, pierce them with a fork. The fork should easily be inserted into the potato with little resistance when it's fully baked. Remove the potatoes from the air fryer, and serve.
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Notes
- Seasoning is optional, but I like to add a sprinkle of sea salt to the potatoes before they finish cooking.
- Make sure to wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. You don’t want to bite into a chunk of dirt!
- The cooking time will vary depending on the size and type of potato you use. Always make sure that they are done by piercing the middle of a potato with a fork. The potato is ready to eat if the fork can easily be inserted without little resistance.
- Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat them for a few minutes in a microwave or air fryer before serving.
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