Air Fryer Baked Potato
Cooking a baked potato in the air fryer is a reliable way to get a wonderfully crisp skin while keeping the inside soft, fluffy, and buttery.
It is a completely hands-off side dish that frees up your oven and requires almost no preparation work before cooking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple, minimal ingredients.
- Crispy skin texture.
- Soft and fluffy interior.
- Short preparation time.
Air Fryer Baked Potato
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minutesThis straightforward method produces a baked potato with a crispy skin and a soft, fluffy inside using your air fryer.
Ingredients
3 to 4 potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch salt
Cooking spray
Toppings of choice
Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Clean and dry the potatoes completely.
- Pierce each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the potatoes in the basket and cook for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check that the potatoes are fork tender before removing.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the exact size of your potatoes; always test for doneness with a fork.
Air Fryer Tips
Drying the potatoes completely after washing is an important step. Removing the excess surface moisture helps the olive oil coat the skin properly, allowing the outside to become crispy as it cooks in the air fryer.
How to Know When It’s Done
The baked potatoes are ready when they are entirely fork tender. When you pierce the center with a fork, it should slide in smoothly with no resistance. If the center still feels firm, continue cooking for a few extra minutes until soft.
