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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe

ByJake Silas January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Introduction

Air fryer baked potatoes are a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly crispy skins and fluffy interiors without heating up the oven. This simple recipe uses just a bit of oil and seasoning to create a delicious base for your favorite toppings.

The image shows a baked potato on a round white plate with a thick beige rim, sitting on a white marbled surface. The potato has a golden brown, crispy skin with visible cracks, and is cut open in the middle. Inside, there is a layer of bright orange baked beans soaking in sauce that spills slightly onto the plate. On top of the beans, there is a generous layer of shredded pale yellow cheese, some melting slightly. Scattered around the plate are loose strands of the same cheese. A silver fork rests on the left side of the plate. In the background, a bowl filled with more baked beans sits on the white marbled surface, and part of a clear yellow glass with a textured pattern is visible. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 baking potatoes (about 250g each)
½ tbsp sunflower oil
Toppings of your choice, such as butter, cheese, baked beans, or tuna mayonnaise

Instructions

Step 1: Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with kitchen paper. Place them on a plate, drizzle over the sunflower oil, and rub it into the skins with your hands until well-coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 200°C and cook for 40-50 minutes, or until a sharp knife easily pierces through. Check after 20 minutes; if one side is browning too quickly, turn the potatoes over with tongs and continue cooking. When done, the skins will be crisp, and the inside tender and fluffy.
Step 3: Split the potatoes open and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, prick the potatoes a few times with a fork before rubbing in the oil and seasoning.
Try topping your baked potatoes with sour cream and chives or chili con carne for a hearty meal.
If your air fryer is small, cook the potatoes in batches to avoid overcrowding for even cooking.

Storage

Store leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness, or microwave until heated through though the skin may soften.

How to Serve

A baked potato with a rough, brown, crispy skin sits centered on a simple white plate with a beige rim, resting on a white marbled surface. The potato is cut open on top, revealing a soft inside filled with orange baked beans in thick tomato sauce that spills slightly onto the plate. On top of the beans, there is a generous layer of pale yellow shredded cheese, some melting slightly into the warm beans. Scattered pieces of cheese and beans are around the potato on the plate, and an old-fashioned silver fork lies beside it. In the background to the right, a beige bowl filled with more baked beans sits slightly blurred. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different types of potatoes?

Baking potatoes such as Russets or Maris Piper work best for fluffy interiors, but you can also use other starchy potatoes for good results.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

Preheating the air fryer is not necessary for this recipe, but doing so can help achieve a crispier skin faster.

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Author: Jake
Total Time: 45-55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy-skinned air fryer baked potatoes with a fluffy interior, ready in under an hour. Perfect for a quick and delicious side dish or a customizable main when topped with your favorite ingredients like butter, cheese, baked beans, or tuna mayonnaise.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

4 baking potatoes (about 250g each)
½ tbsp sunflower oil
Salt, to season
Black pepper, to season

Toppings (optional)

Butter
Cheese
Baked beans
Tuna mayonnaise

Instructions

Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the baking potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry completely using kitchen paper to ensure the skins crisp up during cooking.
Oil and season: Place the potatoes on a plate and drizzle over ½ tablespoon of sunflower oil. Rub the oil evenly into the skins using your hands, then season generously with salt and pepper. The salt enhances the crispiness of the skins.
Arrange potatoes: Place the potatoes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to allow for even cooking and air circulation.
Air fry the potatoes: Set the air fryer temperature to 200°C (392°F) and cook the potatoes for 40-50 minutes. After 20 minutes, check if any sides are browning too quickly and turn the potatoes over using tongs to promote even cooking.
Check for doneness: After the total cooking time, test the potatoes by inserting a sharp knife. It should slide in easily, indicating the potatoes are cooked through with a tender, fluffy interior and crisp skin.
Serve: Split the potatoes open immediately and add your choice of toppings such as butter, cheese, baked beans, or tuna mayonnaise. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Choose baking potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for the best fluffy texture inside.
Turning the potatoes halfway during cooking ensures they brown evenly on all sides.
If your air fryer is smaller, cook potatoes in batches to avoid overcrowding the basket.
Adjust cooking time based on the size of the potatoes; larger potatoes may need a bit longer.
For extra crispy skins, prick the potatoes a few times with a fork before air frying.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: British

Keywords: air fryer baked potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy potato recipe, side dish, healthy potatoes, quick baked potato

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