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air fryer baked potatoes on a plate with butter and chives.

Air Fryer Baked Potato

5 from 2 votes
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are the easiest way to get crispy skin and fluffy insides in half the time of oven baking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy perfectly cooked baked potatoes with endless topping options. This method is great for busy weeknights or meal prep.
For extra crispy skin, make sure to dry the potatoes completely before air frying, and don’t wrap them in foil. The hot air circulation is what gives them that perfect crunch!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 (8-ounce) large russet potatoes
  • Cooking spray Olive oil works too
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Toppings: butter, salt, pepper, chives, sour cream, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. While it’s preheating, prep your potatoes.
  • Wash and scrub the potatoes then pat them dry with a paper towel. Poke 6-8 holes in each potato with a fork. Spray each potato with cooking spray then top each evenly with salt and pepper.
    4 (8-ounce) large russet potatoes, Cooking spray, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Arrange the potatoes in your air fryer, being careful not to let them touch. Close the drawer and air fry at 400°F for 40 minutes. Test to make sure the potatoes are fork tender. If your fork doesn’t easily pierce the potato, cook for another 5 minutes until they are cooked all the way. Repeat this process until the potatoes are tender. This time may vary based on the size of your potatoes.
  • Remove them from the air fryer and carefully slice them open down the middle. Serve them with butter, vegan butter, salt, pepper, sour cream and/or chives. See notes for twice baked potatoes.

Notes

If you need more than 4 potatoes: it’s best if the potatoes don’t touch, so as long as the potatoes don't touch you can add more without changing the cook time. You can also use smaller potatoes to fit more, just reduce the cook time by 5 minutes per ounce.
My favorite toppings: sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), steamed broccoli, chives, and shredded cheddar cheese. 
Twice baked potatoes: Follow the instructions to cook potatoes in the air fryer. When they're done, allow them to cool slightly until they're cool enough to handle. Slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh of the potato. Add the flesh to a large bowl with a butter, sour cream, salt and pepper and mash with a fork. Place the mixture back into the potato skins and top with shredded cheese and bacon. Air fry again for 7-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
To store: Wrap the potatoes individually in foil or store in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
To reheat: Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes or until warmed all the way through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1181mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 2.3g
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