This easy Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe is a blank slate. You can top it with almost anything from Greek yogurt and chives to broccoli and cheese. I had so many questions on my Baked Potato recipe about making it in the air fryer, I figured I would create a separate post. Baked potatoes make a great side dish served with air fryer steak, pork, or chicken and a salad. Don’t have an air fryer? No problem! I have you covered with all the details on how to bake potatoes in the oven, microwave, or slow cooker. And if you’re more of a sweet potato fan, try this air fryer baked sweet potato recipe. New to air frying? You can see all my air fryer recipes here.
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe is incredibly crispy on the outside, fluffy and creamy on the inside, and couldn’t be easier! Simply seasoned and perfect for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes (mine were 300 grams)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F according to manufacturer directions if required.
- Wash and dry potatoes thoroughly.
- Rub all over with oil and season well with salt and pepper.
- Place in the basket of the air fryer, place the basket into the air fryer and cook for 40 minutes (a little less if your potatoes are smaller than mine, a little more if your potatoes are larger than mine).
- Check doneness be inserting a knife into the center of the potatoes — if it goes in and comes out easily, they are done. If it seems to get stuck, give them 5-10 more minutes.