Delicious Air Fryer Baked Potato – Easy Meals & Healthy Dinner Recipes
The humble potato gets a makeover in this quick, delicious, and healthy Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe. Forget turning on the oven and waiting for an hour—your air fryer gives you a crispy, golden skin and fluffy, tender insides in less than half the time.
These baked potatoes are versatile and satisfying: load them with classic toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon, or keep it simple for a lighter dinner option. Perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or as a hearty side dish, this air fryer version is a game-changer.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sour cream (optional topping)
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and scrub potatoes well, then pat dry with a towel.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place potatoes in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check doneness by piercing with a fork—the insides should be soft and fluffy.
- Cut open, fluff with a fork, and top with butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives (or your favorite toppings).
- Serve hot and enjoy your perfectly crispy baked potatoes!
Tips & Variations
- Crispier Skins: Rub with coarse sea salt before air frying.
- Stuffed Potatoes: Scoop out the inside, mix with cheese, and bake again for a twice-baked version.
- Healthy Twist: Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter topping.
- Meal Prep: Bake a batch and store in the fridge—reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes before serving.
Delicious Air Fryer Baked Potato
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these air fryer baked potatoes are quick, healthy, and perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash and scrub potatoes well, then pat dry with a towel.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place potatoes in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check doneness by piercing with a fork—the insides should be soft and fluffy.
- Cut open, fluff with a fork, and top with butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives.
- Serve hot and enjoy your perfectly crispy baked potatoes!
Notes
For an extra crispy skin, rub with coarse salt before cooking. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for best texture.
