5 from 8 votes
Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
The are the Best Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, tossed with melted butter and a tasty blend of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and dried dill. They're a great side that cooks up quick & crisp in the air fryer!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 2 russet potatoes scrubbed and dried (5-6 inch long potatoes, large
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
Topping suggestions:
- butter or sour cream
- chives chopped, or green onions
- cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite, shredded
- Bacon cooked, bits
- broccoli steamed
- mushroom sautéed
- chili
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prick the scrubbed and dried potatoes all over with a fork or sharp knife. This will allow steam to escape and prevent the potatoes from bursting while cooking.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil or vegetable oil, ensuring that they are evenly coated. Then, season the potatoes with salt.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. You may need to cook them in batches if you have a smaller air fryer.
- Cook the potatoes for 40-45 minutes or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Depending on the size of your potatoes and your air fryer, cooking times may vary slightly. Check for doneness after 35 minutes and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the air fryer using tongs or a spatula. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before handling.
- To serve, use a knife to make a lengthwise cut in the top of each potato, then gently press the ends together to open the potato. Fluff the inside with a fork and add your desired toppings.
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Notes
- The skin on these potatoes is SO good! It's crispy and salty and my favorite part about making baked potatoes in the air fryer!
- You can top these with anything that you like or have on hand. I'll often just do a little butter and salt but if I'm going to make a full meal out of this I'll add some homemade chili!
- If you cram too many potatoes in your air fryer the skin doesn't get as crispy and they take longer to cook, be warned.
- If you are using a really big baking potato it's going to take longer to cook. I have found that it's better to cook big 8-12 ounce potatoes at 350 degrees for 50-75 minutes that way the outside doesn't burn before the inside is done.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 of 2 potatoes
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
888mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 of 2 potatoes | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.