Baked Potato in the Air Fryer

Name: Baked Potato in the Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes; nonstick avocado cooking spray or other high heat oil (✅); coarsely ground salt; fresh ground pepper

Our baked potato in the air fryer will change the way you make baked potatoes! Using your air fryer results in the crispiest potato skins with a creamy inside – all in just 30 minutes!

Featuring Russet potatoes, this recipe for air fryer baked potatoes is made with 3 simple ingredients then topped with any desired toppings (check out delicious combinations below). Serve as a side dish or easily turn into the main entree!

Try Gluten Free Potato Soup, Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes and Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner for more russet potato recipes that are simple, delicious and family friendly.

baked potato topped with better, salt, pepper and chives

Baked Potato Toppings

My kids’ think the best part of making this baked potato air fryer ninja recipe is picking the toppings. We hope your kids do too!

From keeping it classic with sour cream and green onions to mixing it up with cheddar cheese and bbq pulled pork, here are even more options to try:

Steamed broccoli + Velveeta Cheese Sauce
Sloppy Joes meat + red onions
Butter + bacon bits
Baked chicken + cheddar cheese + green onions
Taco meat + corn + black beans
Cheddar cheese + jalapenos + bacon bits
Shepards pie filling + cheddar cheese

Add your desired toppings to the ingredient list below then gather the remaining ingredients and equipment to get started on your first air fryer baked potato. Enjoy!

ingredients for air fryer baked potato on sheet pan

Equipment

air fryer
knife
fork

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes
nonstick avocado cooking spray or other high heat oil ✅
coarsely ground salt
fresh ground pepper

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

How To Make a Baked Potato in the Air Fryer

We used the Ninja Foodi air fryer, but you can use whatever model you own. Wash the potatoes then dry them. Using a fork, poke holes into the top of the potato. Place onto the air fryer tray. Spray with the avocado oil and using your hands, spread the oil over the whole potato. Sprinkle with coarse salt.

Pro Tip: When selecting russet potatoes for the air fryer, choose relatively the same size potatoes to promote even cooking.

fork pricking baked potatoes on air fryer tray

oiled baked potatoes sprinkled with salt

Preheat the air fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

Pro Tip: When placing on the tray, leave space between each potato to allow air to circulate and crisp all sides.

Bake

Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes or until they give when squeezed (use clean oven mitts or a kitchen towel).

Serve

Slice the potatoes open with a knife and squeeze gently to open. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and your favorite toppings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to reheat baked potato in the air fryer?

To reheat a baked potato in air fryer, return to the air fryer preheated to 400°F and cook until hot.

How long do you bake a potato?

You will bake potatoes in air fryer for approximately 15 minutes (depends on the size of the potatoes). Since this recipe was created with medium-sized potatoes, the total baking time will need to be adjusted if large potatoes are selected. Cook until fork tender.

Should you wrap baked potatoes in foil?

If aiming for crispy skin and a creamy middle, do not wrap with foil prior to cooking. Cooking unwrapped allows the high heat to circulate and crisp the outside of the potato.

How to store baked potatoes?

Store in the fridge in a ziplock bag or airtight container (once completely cool) for up to 3 days.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Poke each potato with a fork to allow the steam to escape from the potato when cooking
Encourage your family to eat the potato skin – it is full of fiber!
Potatoes should not be touching on the air fryer tray so they can cook evenly

More Air Fryer Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

air fried baked potato topped with salt and butter

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