Ingredients You’ll Need
Here I explain the best ingredients for air fryer baked potatoes, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Russet Potatoes – Technically any potato can be baked, but the best potatoes for baking are Russet (a.k.a. Idaho potato) due to their starchy and absorbent texture. Get potatoes similar in size, so they’ll cook at the same rate, and scrub excess dirt off the skin. You can also mix Russets with sweet potatoes, as long as they are roughly the same size. Olive Oil – Helps create the crispy skin! However, any neutral cooking oil works for baking potatoes in the air fryer. Avocado oil is another great option. Sea Salt – My preference for elevating the flavors in all my recipes, but kosher salt or any other salt will do. You can also add a sprinkle of black pepper if you like. Butter – For topping. See other topping ideas below.
How To Bake A Potato In The Air Fryer
This section shows how to make baked potatoes in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
How Long To Cook Baked Potatoes In The Air Fryer?
Cook baked potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until fork tender, turning halfway through. Leave space between the potatoes, so that skins crisp up and each one cooks evenly.
Air Fryer Baked Potato Toppings
Set out small bowls of everyone’s favorite toppings and let people create their own dinnertime masterpiece. Here’s the list of popular options: Cook time can vary depending on the size of your potatoes and your air fryer brand. Start checking for doneness around 30-35 minutes just in case. They are done when a fork goes in with very little resistance, and the skin will be a little puckered.
Butter – I prefer unsalted butter, but you can also use salted butter or even compound butter. If you’re sensitive to dairy, try ghee or butter flavored coconut oil. Sour cream – Greek yogurt also works as a similar substitute. Greens – Sliced green onions or chives are the most popular options, but other chopped fresh herbs are also great. Cheese – Cheddar cheese, parmesan, bleu cheese or feta crumbles, or even a melty cheese sauce. Bacon – Crumble fresh oven baked bacon or air fryer bacon, or use store-bought bacon bits for a shortcut. Taco Toppings – Trade the shell for a potato and add salsa (I like either regular homemade salsa or fresh salsa), guacamole, shredded cheese, and/or sour cream. Veggies – For a vegetarian main dish, stuff air fryer baked potatoes with vegetables, like sauteed mushrooms, sauteed broccoli, roasted zucchini, or caramelized onions. Meats – Pile pulled pork, Mexican chorizo, or chili on top of potatoes. Sauce – Drizzle caesar dressing or ranch dressing on top for a delectable flavor.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep air fryer baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prep: Make in advance and use all week long, alone or in other recipes. Reheat: To reheat a baked potato in the air fryer, simply set it to 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. The microwave also works. Freeze: Cool the potatoes (without toppings), wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 8 months.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Air fryer baked potatoes truly go with everything!
Steak – Make a classic steakhouse meal by serving the potatoes to go with New York strip, grilled or oven baked chuck eye steak, tender filet mignon, or ribeye for special occasions, or sirloin steak or baked London broil for any day. You can make the steak while you have the baked potatoes in the air fryer. Chicken – Try chicken leg quarters, pan-fried chicken thighs, or make the fryer pull double duty with crispy air fryer chicken wings or air fryer chicken legs. If you want to impress that special someone, try my marry me chicken or paprika chicken. Seafood – Make easy everyday fish recipes like baked salmon (or for a heartier option baked salmon in foil with veggies), rainbow trout, or cod. Or prepare a fancy meal with crab legs, my Chilean sea bass recipe, or even air fryer lobster tails. Pork – For a hearty meal, pair these quick potatoes with stuffed pork chops, or some simple cast iron chops. Salads – A spinach bacon salad, cucumber salad, or simple kale crunch salad pair perfectly with these potatoes. Vegetables – Balance out the richness with veggie sides like creamed spinach, air fryer green beans, roasted brussels sprouts, or romanesco.
More Easy Air Fryer Side Dishes
The air fryer is a handy appliance for lots of other veggies. Try these easy favorites! Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email. 📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Ebook Bundle!
