Air Fryer Baked Potato

This is such an easy recipe. I wanted to give you the easiest way to make a baked potato in the air fryer before Thanksgiving. And also give you some pointers so that you can have the best-baked potatoes! Here is my easy recipe for Air Fryer Baked Potato.

If you have never baked a baked potato in the air fryer, I am sure that is about ready to change. They are perfectly roasted. The skins are crispy on the outside, and the insides are light and fluffy and ready for some toppings.

The most common question is–Can You Bake A Potato In The Air Fryer, and of course, the answer is yes!

How To Cook Baked Potato In An Air Fryer

Baked Potato In Air Fryer

These are so easy to make, and the best thing about air fryer baked potatoes is that you can literally toss them in and then forget about them! Talk about a perfect side dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium Russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

How To Air Fry Baked Potato

1. Start by coating your potatoes with olive oil.
2. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
3. Place into the air fryer at 400 degrees F, for 40-50 minutes.
4. Flip 1/2 way with a pair of tongs.
5. Check to make sure they are fork-tender before removing them.
6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Some Common Questions Asked About Making Air Fryer Potatoes

What Potatoes Are Best For Air Frying?

I like Russet; they tend to hold their shape during air frying and taste really good. They make a great roasted potato.

How Do I Prepare Potatoes For Air Frying?

The key to prepping potatoes is to really wash the potatoes. I highly recommend getting a brush for washing your potatoes. You would be surprised how much dirt you actually get off the potatoes.

But, after you scrub the potatoes, dry them off. The less water on the potato skin, the better they will be for crisping up.

How long do I cook a baked potato in the Air fryer?

Rub your potatoes with olive oil and season with salt. Then place your potatoes in the basket of the air fryer and cook on 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. After 30 minutes, poke the potatoes with a fork. (Checking to see if they are fork tender) If the fork pierces the potato all the way through, it’s done. If not, cook for an additional 10-12 minutes

Do I have To Poke Holes in my Potatoes Before Air Frying?

It depends. You do run the risk of the potatoes exploding. To solve this, I use my fork tines and poke a couple of holes. You don’t really need to, but it makes a lot of folks feel better.

What Are Some Good Air Fryer Baked Potato Toppings?

Some of my favorites are:

1. Loaded: Cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, sliced olives, etc.
2. Spinach-Artichoke Backed Potatoes topped with Spinach and artichoke.
3. Sloppy Joe’s Baked Potatoes, Filled with Sloppy Joe’s meat and topped with melted cheese.
4. Bacon Stuffed Potatoes-Potatoes topped with bacon and cheese.
5. Pepperoni Baked Potato, topped with classic pepperoni pizza toppings
6. Broccoli Cheese Baked POtatoes-Topped with Broccoli and shredded cheese.

Some Other Great Air Fryer Potato Recipes–

AIR FRYER, LOADED AIR FRIED POTATO ROUNDS

AIR FRYER BREAKFAST POTATOES

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING AIR FRYER BAKED POTATOES–

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