Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - Tender, delicious baked potatoes with a crispy, flavorful skin. You'll never go back to microwaving or baking in the oven again!
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Da, da, dahhhhh!! It's another air fryer recipe! Oh, don't be so surprised. I'm officially naming January - air fryer month. At least it is in our house. I mean what CAN'T an air fryer make?!
From chicken to shrimp, to corn on the cob. . .and now baked potatoes, I've been having all sorts of fun with my air fryer as of late!
This baked potato deliciousness starts with a little olive oil and lots of seasoning.
I don't know about you, but I'm that person that eats the skin of a baked potato. Do you? I think the skin holds some of the best flavor! The combination of some salt, pepper and garlic powder make the skin pretty irresistible.
So, let me just address the elephant in the room. These are some REALLY BIG baked potatoes. I get it. I cooked these babies for about 45 minutes. They certainly would have taken longer in a traditional oven.
A "normal-sized" potato takes about an hour of baking time in an oven preheated to 400º Fahrenheit. With an air fryer you can usually cut that time in half.
Can we talk about the skin just a little bit more? It's so crispy and delicious. The crisp-factor is unlike anything you could ever achieve in a microwave or oven. Crazy good.
And after you fluff the potato, pile on the butter, sour cream and a few extra shakes of seasoning, you're definitely in business. There's no going back.
I've officially become addicted to my air fryer and I apologize (well, kind of). That's not to say you won't be seeing more air fryer recipes popping up on the blog. In fact, you may just want to brace yourselves because there are several more coming your way. I plan to use this new gadget all the way through spring, summer and fall.
Don't be surprised if it moves from storage downstairs to a brand new spot in my kitchen cupboard upstairs. George Foreman grill and Pampered Chef baking stone. . .I'm looking at you. You best start packing your bags. 🙂
Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes (cleaned)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse kosher salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Parsley
- ½ stick butter (4 tablespoons, divided)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Rub potatoes with olive oil.
- Season potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder and parsley to taste.
- Place in air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of potatoes).
- Slice potatoes lengthwise; using both hands, pinch each side of the potatoes, forcing the inside of the potato up.
- Place 1 tablespoon of butter in each of the potatoes and finish with a dollop of sour cream if you'd like.
Notes
- Preparation Technique: Ensure thorough and even cooking by scrubbing the potatoes clean and rubbing them with olive oil before seasoning. This helps to create a crispy skin while keeping the inside fluffy and tender. Pierce the potatoes with a fork a few times to allow steam to escape during cooking, preventing them from bursting.
- Seasoning Variation: Customize the flavor of your easy air fryer-baked potatoes by adjusting the seasoning to your taste preferences. Experiment with different herbs and spices, such as rosemary, thyme, or paprika, for added depth of flavor. Don't forget to sprinkle a generous amount of coarse kosher salt to enhance the natural taste of the potatoes.
- Cooking Time Adjustment: Depending on the size of your potatoes and the wattage of your air fryer, cooking times may vary. Monitor the potatoes closely towards the end of the cooking process to prevent overcooking or undercooking. Use a fork to test for doneness; it should easily pierce through the potatoes with little resistance. Adjust the cooking time accordingly for perfectly baked potatoes every time.
Sandy
Hi Sara
We have been baking potatoes for years in the oven. First thing though we poke holes in them and cook them in the microwave first for a while; then rub oil on spike them with a stainless skewer and cook for however long it takes. YUM!! Haven't tried that process in the Air Fryer yet, but I will.
Thank you for taking the time to add recipes.
Sandy
Ron
This will get you.
I love the baked potato skins, but chicken skin is a no no to me.
I always have to reseason my chicken.
Oh well, to each his own.