Baking potatoes in the oven takes about one hour. Simplify your cooking and save time by baking them in the air fryer. You will achieve a crispy outside skin with a soft, fluffy interior. With minimal ingredients like olive oil, salt, and pepper you can have perfectly baked potatoes in about 35-40 minutes!
Ingredients For Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
All you need is:
- Russet potatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Avocado oil
How To Make Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Thoroughly wash and dry the potatoes. Poke them with a fork all over.
Place the potatoes in a bowl and drizzle the avocado oil over them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss them until well coated with the oil.
Using tongs, put them in the basket of your air fryer. Bake them at 400 F for about 35 minutes flipping them over halfway.
How Can I Add More Flavor To The Potatoes?
You can add herbs or spices like dry parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika. when tossing them in the oil.

Quick Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the potatoes. Poke them with a fork all over.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl and drizzle the avocado oil over them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss them until well coated with the oil.
- Using tongs, put them in the basket of your air fryer. Bake them at 400 F for about 35 minutes flipping them over halfway.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baked Potatoes
1. Do I Need To Preheat My Air Fryer?
You don’t need to preheat the air fryer to make baked potatoes.
2. Can I Stack The Potatoes In The Air Fryer?
If you crowd the potatoes in the air fryer, they may cook unevenly. For best results, place them in a single layer.
3. Can I Use Cooking Spray Instead Of Avocado Oil?
Yes, you can use cooking spray.
4. How Do I Know When The Potatoes Are Done?
Poke them with a fork or toothpick. If it goes through effortlessly, they are done.
5. Can I Cook Sweet Potatoes The Same Way?
You can, but the cooking time may vary. You should start testing for doneness at about the 20-25 minute mark.
6. How Can I Keep The Skins Crispy?
You should serve them immediately for the crispiest skin. They may lose a bit of their crispiness when they cool down.
7. My Potatoes Weren’t Done In The Suggested Time. What Should I Do?
Continue cooking the potatoes in 5-minute increments. The cooking time may vary with the size of the potatoes.
8. Can I Make This Recipe Without An Air Fryer Basket?
The basket promotes air circulation and this makes for crispier skins.
9. How Do I Adjust The Cooking Time For A Toaster Oven-Style Air Fryer?
The cooking time is the same, but reduce the heat to 350 F. Flip the potatoes halfway through.
Carol Milburn
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes were awesome! They were so easy to prepare. I added some fresh garlic to the oil and it made them even more awesome! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing the recipe