• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

A Pinch of Healthy

Simple, tasty recipes with a healthy twist

Display Search Bar
Follow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on PinterestFollow me on TwitterFollow me on YouTube
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Work With Me
    • My Cancer Diagnosis
    • Privacy Policy
  • Resources
    • Resources for Bloggers
    • How I Turned My Food Blog Into a Career
    • Shop My Favorites
      • Favorite Kitchen Goodies
      • Best Mineral Makeup (+Video Demo)
  • Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Basics
    • Desserts
    • Recipe Index
  • Shop
    • My Amazon Store
    • Essential Oils
      • What Are Essential Oils (+ How They Work)
      • Essential Oils Starter Kits
      • New Member Special
      • Best Mineral Makeup (+Video Demo)
Home » Food » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (crispy skin, fluffy middle)

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (crispy skin, fluffy middle)

19995 shares
  • Share3314
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Air Fryer baked potatoes

These air fryer baked potatoes have that crispy skin and tender, fluffy inside, and they are the best baked potatoes!

Air fryer baked potato with melted butter on a plate with chicken and salad

I confess that the Instant Pot used to be our go-to for baking potatoes. But my go-to just got overturned! As much as I love Instant Pot potatoes, if you want crispy skin, you have to choose another method.

And my new method of choice? Air fryer baked potatoes! 🎉🙌🏻

So why do I like these so much?

(1) You don’t have to wait for an oven to preheat.

(2) It’s energy efficient.

(3) The air fryer doesn’t heat up the entire house like the oven does. This is no small thing in Alabama summers, y’all.😎

And finally (4) This method results in the crispiest skin and the best texture of any baked potato method I have ever used.

Side note: check out ALL my air fryer recipes here.

How to Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

I start with my favorite type of potato for baking – russets.

Russet potatoes in a bag on gray counter

I wash and pat them dry. Then I place them in the Air Fryer basket. I give them a light coat of cooking spray.

You can use any type of cooking spray. I am using avocado oil, and it works great. I just rotate the potatoes to be sure and spray them on all sides. This helps crisp up the skin, plus it helps the seasoning to stick to the potato skins.

If you don’t have cooking spray, you can use a little drizzle of oil and just rub to coat the potato skins. I would recommend an oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado or even canola.

Next, I sprinkle them generously with sea salt and garlic powder. I use 1/2 teaspoon of each for either 3 or 4 potatoes. I use my hands to spread everything around and make sure it has an even coat.

Potatoes in air fryer basket coated in oil and seasonings

Then I cook them in the Air Fryer on 400 degrees for about 40 minutes. I did take a peek at them about 25 minutes in to that cook time. The skins were looking pretty brown on top. So I used some tongs and carefully flipped them over.

After forty minutes, mine were perfect!

Cooked potatoes in Air Fryer basket

Yum!!! 😍👌🏻

Chicken, baked potato and salad on a white plate overhead

Tips for Making Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

First, don’t overcrowd the Air Fryer basket. Four medium potatoes would probably be my maximum recommendation. You want to make sure that the skin has enough space to crisp up.

Also, there is no need to pierce with a fork first. When I made my first batch, I remembered about half-way through and freaked out a little. And you know what? They did fine! I haven’t pierced them since. So save yourself the trouble.

Last, different sized potatoes can have different cook times. The good news is that you can always put them back in for a few extra minutes.

If you want to try this method with red potatoes or gold potatoes, it will still taste great! Just check them during cooking. They may have a different cook time.

Tools used in this recipe

Note: These are Amazon affiliate links.

  • Air Fryer – I am using the Avalon Bay brand
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs are helpful for flipping and removing the potatoes from the basket

Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

If this recipe looks good to you, pin it and share it. If you try it, give it a star rating.

And be sure and stay connected on social media!

Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter

Air fryer baked potato with melted butter on a plate with chicken and salad
4.97 from 93 votes
Print

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

These air fryer baked potatoes have that crispy skin and tender, fluffy inside, and they are the best baked potatoes!

Course Basics, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer baked potato, how to bake a potato in the air fryer
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 169 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 russet potatoes (medium sized, scrubbed and rinsed)
  • cooking spray (I used avocado oil spray)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (use a bit less if you are using a finer salt, like table salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Place your potatoes in the Air Fryer basket, and spray with cooking spray on both sides.

  2. Sprinkle sea salt and garlic on all sides, rotating the potatoes as you got. 

  3. Use your hands to rub the potatoes to make sure everything gets evenly coated.

  4. Cook in the Air Fryer on 400 degrees for about 40 to 50 minutes, until fork tender. (Note: I used tongs to rotate mine after about 25 minutes, as they were getting pretty brown on top.)

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Don’t overcrowd the Air Fryer basket. 4 medium potatoes would probably be my maximum recommendation. You want to make sure that the skin has enough space to crisp up and that the potatoes all lie flat (not stacked on top of each other).

There is no need to pierce with a fork first. 

Different sized potatoes can have different cook times. The good news is that you can always put them back in for a few extra minutes.

If you want to try this method with red potatoes or gold potatoes, it will still taste great! Just check them during cooking. They may have a different cook time.

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
Sodium 398mg17%
Potassium 888mg25%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 12.1mg15%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(Visited 4,512,092 times, 425 visits today)

Related posts:

  1. Air Fryer Green Beans
  2. Lentil Salad (vegan/ plant-based)
  3. Air Fryer Tofu (crispy, flavorful)
  4. Sourdough Sandwich Bread (no added yeast)
19995 shares
  • Share3314
  • Yummly

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Oksana says

    March 13, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy in my tummy! My new fav recipe

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      March 20, 2023 at 8:39 am

      Yay Oksana!🙌🏻

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Pate says

    March 10, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe, tasted perfect! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      March 13, 2023 at 12:35 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer!!❤️

      Reply
  3. Lee says

    February 19, 2023 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    Great jackets really crispy and tasty!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 19, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      So happy to hear you enjoyed it Lee🙌🏻

      Reply
  4. Louise stubbs says

    February 3, 2023 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    I just got my air fryer for Christmas and am learning how to use it. The baked potato was the best ever!. Can’t wait to learn more.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 7, 2023 at 9:00 am

      So very happy to hear that Louise!❤️

      Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

I am a home cook, recipe developer, coffee drinker, wife and mom of two. My recipes are simple and tasty. I enjoy lots of fresh, healthy food, plus full treats without guilt. Thanks so much for stopping by! Read more here.

Reader Favorites

  • Thai Chicken Lettuce WrapsThai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (crispy skin, fluffy middle)Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (crispy skin, fluffy middle)
  • Tender Air Fryer Chicken Breast RecipeTender Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

Footer

Recipes

Irish potato leek soup with cheese, green onions and bacon

Irish Potato Leek Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

March 13, 2023

Vegan Tomato Soup in a white bowl with spoon

Vegan Tomato Soup

March 6, 2023

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese on a white plate with a hand grabbing half

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

February 27, 2023

Cabbage Roll Soup in a white bowl with spoon

Cabbage Roll Soup

February 21, 2023

Life

All racially diverse hands on deck

I’ll Be Your Ally: A Pledge

June 7, 2020

hands making heart shape together

Silver Linings

April 2, 2020

Ideal weight and weight neutrality

Why I practice weight neutrality

January 30, 2020

Are you sensitive?

Sensitive is my superpower. Is it yours too?

December 17, 2019

Video

The best mineral makeup Savvy Minerals by Young Living

Best Mineral Makeup (+Video Demo)

March 29, 2018

What I Bought at Sprouts (Grocery Haul)

March 14, 2018

What I Bought at Trader Joe’s (Grocery Haul)

March 9, 2018

My Entrepreneur Story

February 28, 2018

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work With Me

Theme by Once Coupled · Copyright© 2023 · Privacy