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.
Sunjay
Greeting from London, I followed your baked potatoes recipe which I cooked in my new airfryer which I only purchase today as my early Christmas present. These are the best baked potatoes I have ever had. No more cooking in microwave and conventional oven.
Sara
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Merry Christmas!
Tomnix
How long for just one potato?
Sara
Same amount of time!
Lori Moen
Question - what setting are you using on your Air Fryer to make these? I used the Bake setting and am thinking I should have used the Air Fry setting as the skins did not come out very crispy. Love you recipes but always wonder what setting if your airfryer has more than one - thanks!
Sara
Hi Lori! I have the Power AirFryer XL. It only has an air frying setting so temperature and time are really the only things I can change, so if you have both Bake and Air Fry, I would definitely choose air fry for any "air fryer" recipes. Hope this helps and happy air frying!
Julie
Is there any way to make the skin soft thats the way we like our baked potatoes
Sara
Hi Julie! To keep the skins softer, you could try wrapping your potatoes in aluminum foil and placing them in the air fryer. Wrapping the potatoes in foil may require a longer cook time, however. You may need to experiment a bit with timing. Good luck!
grace
what fryer do you have, i love the copper looking basket..i don't have one as yet, but i love baked potatoes. thanks
Sara
Hi Grace! I have the Air Fryer XL. I believe there's probably a link to the one I have in the post. If you think you'd like a multi-function device, I highly recommend the Ninja Foodi!
Holly Kline
The insides were tasty, but to get them to the proper temp, the skins were absolutely charred! What did I do wrong?
Sara
Holly, do you think you were using too large of baking potatoes?
Wendy
I just received a ninja air fryer and in the manual it stAtes not to use olive oil due to high cooking temp and it will cause smoke. I don’t know if this is just for the grill part or the air fryer I have always put olive oil on my baked potatoes and not turning on the oven sounds great!!
Sara
Hi Wendy! I have a Ninja Foodi in addition to my air fryer and I still use a little olive oil. You definitely don't need a ton. Just rub a little on the potatoes. I've never had any smoking.
Nila Ray
I want an advice to make a small size birthday cake with little decorations and icing /light frosting .Need your help by tomorrow , want to make the cake before 2 November this Saturday .
Thank you
Nila
Sara
I'm assuming you want to make it in the air fryer, Nila? How about this Angel Food Cake? It's really delicious and light! https://bitzngiggles.com/air-fryer-angel-food-cake/
John
I just bought air fryer but the temperature only goes to 200°c how long do you recommend I cook for? Would this still be ok
Sara
I would try them at 200 degrees c for one hour. Let me know how they turn out!
Anonymous
200 C= 392 F
Joann
Can’t wait to try.
Mr D.
tried the baked potatoes;
used cooking fat from previous airfryer foods (great no purchase of costly oils)
sprinkled with Cajun spices
cooked 15 minutes
sliced 1/2 through
added Garlic butter
cooked further 15 mins
Ralph
I just finished mine for the first time and I'm already looking forward to the next time I make 'em. The flesh of the potato was perfect, but the skin was more tough than crispy. I did it for about 50 minutes at 400 degrees. Should I have let it cook for a few more minutes? For information, I have a Bella 2.6 qt fryer and I'm still feeling my way around with it.
Sara
Ralph, maybe try and spritz a little oil on the potatoes halfway through cooking. It may help create a crispier skin for you! Also, make sure you're using a good size potato.
Sarah
Was just thinking the SAME thing about my George Foreman this weekend. Lol.
Cyndy
You can cook them in the microwave for 5 minutes, then the air fryer for 10 min will crisp up the skin, I LOVE crispy baked potato skin!
JoAnn
Does time change for only 1 potato?
Sara
No, it shouldn't. Your best bet is to regularly check on the food during the air frying process.