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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (Crispy Skin, Fluffy Inside!)

These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have perfectly crispy skin and fluffy, tender insides, and they're all done in just 50 minutes! Faster than the oven and way easier. No preheating needed, minimal cleanup, and they turn out perfect every single time.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 186kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 baking potatoes Russet potatoes are best
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or other neutral oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine table salt or crushed sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Use a fork to prick the skin of the potatoes, about 10 times each.
    2 baking potatoes
  • Coat the potatoes in olive oil and salt, then place in the air fryer basket.
    1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Air fry 30 minutes at 360℉ (180℃), then flip them and air fry 20 minutes more, until fork tender.

Notes

This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. Cooking time can vary with your specific model.
 
 
Prick the skin. This will give you the crispiest skin.
Add extra seasonings if you like. You can add garlic powder, paprika powder or your favorite dried herb.
Cook time will vary. It can depend on the exact potatoes you use, their size, the size of your air fryer and what air fryer model you have. Always check to make sure the potatoes are done before serving. You can do this by inserting a cak tester, fork or knife - it should slide in easily without much resistance.
 

Storing, Freezing & Reheating

Storing: Store leftover cooked potatoes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freezing: This recipe does not freeze well.
Reheating: Pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes until heated through. Or, cut them into pieces and fry them stove top in a bit of butter.
You can also use leftovers to make loaded potato skins.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg