How to Make Fluffy Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer

Ever wondered how to make fluffy baked potatoes in the air fryer? This recipe couldn’t be easier! Russet potatoes rubbed in oil, salt, and pepper and air fryer until tender. These taste just like oven baked, restaurant-style baked potatoes. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and some softened butter. These potatoes go great with steak, chicken, or seafood!

Highlights of these air fryer potatoes:

• Fluffy and tender texture
• Easy clean up
• Great side dish
• Family favorite, great for gatherings or holidays
• Budget friendly recipe
• Potatoes get a good ‘crust’ from the salt
• Good base for chili or other toppings
• The best baked potatoes in less time

How long does it take for a potato to get soft in the air fryer?

Smaller potatoes will be soft in 25-30 minutes. Medium potatoes, 30-40, and large potatoes will take about 40-45 minutes. Start with 30 minutes and add time as needed, potatoes are done when they are fork tender.

How long to heat up a baked potato in the air fryer?

To reheat a baked potato in the air fryer, preheat to 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. This will keep the skin crispy and heat the interior up.

Quick Steps:

• Wash potatoes
• Rub potatoes in oil, salt, and pepper
• Wrap in foil
• Air fry until soft and tender
• Cut and serve with toppings

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Tools I used for this easy baked potato recipe:

• Glasslock Glass Food Storage Containers – the square containers are the perfect size for lunches, stain proof, and they are dishwasher safe. Great for storing leftovers.
• Tongs – a must have kitchen tool!
• Instant 6 qt. Air Fryer – Sleek and functional, the perfect size for 2-3 people.
• Aluminum foil

Variations and topping ideas:

• Chili and cheddar cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt and chives or green onions
• Salted butter
• Boursin cheese or herbed cream cheese spread
• Pesto and parmesan cheese
• Serve as a baked potato bar
• Bacon bits
• Melted butter
• Turn into twice baked potatoes or air fryer potato wedges

These air fryer baked potatoes have salty crispy skin with a soft, tender interior. The perfect base to all of you favorite toppings!

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Grocery store list & substitutions:

• Russet potatoes, could substitute Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes
• Olive oil, or substitute avocado oil
• Kosher salt
• Sour cream, butter, and herbs for garnish

These make the perfect side dish for holiday meals or weeknight dinner!

Instructions for these crispy air fryer baked potatoes:

• Take one potato and place it in the middle of a square of tin foil, drizzle heavily with olive oil and season with salt. Rub to coat the entire potato, wrap tightly in tin foil. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
• Preheat your air fryer using the “air fry” setting, at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.* Once preheated add in the prepared potatoes. Cook for 35-40 minutes until soft and fork tender, flipping halfway through. Enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes:

*Cooking time is dependent on the size of the potatoes, check potatoes starting at 30 minutes and add more time as needed until they are soft and tender. Smaller potatoes will not need as much time to cook.

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