Baked Potato Air Fryer Recipe

Our Baked Potato Air Fryer Recipe yields a crispy skin and tender fluffy potato. Plus, it is a quicker cooking method than baking in the oven.

This post has been sponsored by Hamilton Beach as part of the #back2school promotion. However, all opinions are my own.

Baked potatoes make the best side dish – no dishes to wash! However, who has the time to wait for the oven to heat up and cook? That’s why I like using short cuts like an air fryer. With this method, you’ll have fluffy potatoes with crispy skin in less than an hour.

Why I use an Air Fryer

There are a lot of great reasons to use an air fryer. I love that I can get crispier food without using oil. Plus it’s faster than traditional baking.

The Proctor Silex Air Fryer is perfect if you’re cooking for just a couple people. Plus it doesn’t heat up the whole house like the oven! If you need a larger version, the Hamilton Beach Air Fryer works really well.

What kind of potato is best for baking?

Russet potatoes – or Idaho potatoes – are the best baking potatoes because they’re starchy and hold their shape while cooking.

Tips for Making Baked Potatoes in an Air Fryer

• Start by scrubbing and drying the potatoes. Dry potatoes will result in a crispier skin.
• After that, rub a tiny bit of oily all over the potatoes – make sure you use an oil with a high-smoke point like canola or avocado.
• The internal temperature of your potatoes should be 205º F.

Air Fryer Baked Potato Time

Baking potatoes in the oven will take at least 60 minutes by the time your oven preheats, but you won’t need that long in your fryer. I usually plan on 30-40 minutes.

Of course, the total time is dependent on the size of your air fryer, how big the potatoes are, and how many you are cooking at one time.

For this Proctor Silex model, I can easily fit 3 medium russet potatoes. If you are cooking for a large family or company, try making Crock Pot Baked Potatoes instead.

How to Make Baked Potatoes in an Air Fryer

1. Wash and dry the potatoes.
2. Rub each potato with just a little oil – I use canola.
3. After that, put the potatoes into the slow cooker and sprinkle them with kosher salt.
4. Set the air fryer to 400º F and set the timer for 25 minutes.
5. Using tongs, turn the potatoes and return the basket to the air fryer.
6. Set the time for another 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of your potatoes.
7. Use a fork to see if the potatoes are cooked through. Adjust time as needed.

Toppings for Baked Potatoes

In my opinion, the best part about baked potatoes is what you can add to them. Sour cream and chives are a classic for a reason, but you can get really creative with this baked potato recipe.

Try one of these ideas:

• Cowboy Butter is so amazing on baked potatoes. It adds just the right about of buttery-garlicky goodness.
• To make a meal out of your baked potato, pile it high with leftover Pulled Pork and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
• Another great way to serve baked potatoes is to top it with leftover Chicken Chili and cheese.

Baked Potato Air Fryer Recipe

This recipe will make perfectly fluffy potatoes with crispy skin every time!

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