Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe (Crispy Skin & Fluffy Inside)
These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are the perfect balance of crispy skin and fluffy inside — all in under 45 minutes. They’re simple, versatile, and pair beautifully with any meal or stand proudly on their own with toppings. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to oven-baked!
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes 7–8 oz each
- 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Optional: garlic powder paprika, black pepper
- Favorite toppings sour cream, cheese, turkey bacon bits, chives, butter, etc.
Instructions
- Wash, scrub, and dry the potatoes. Prick each potato 4–5 times with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place potatoes in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check doneness with fork or thermometer (target ~205°F / 96°C inside).
- Cut open, fluff with a fork, and add toppings.