Air Fryer Baked Potato

Name: Air Fryer Baked Potato
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp coarse salt; Butter, sour cream, and chives, to serve

Fluffy-inside, crispy-skinned air fryer baked potatoes — no foil, no oven, totally hands-off.

By Adarsh · June 10, 2026

Air fryer baked potato split open with butter, sour cream, and chives

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 45 min
Serves: 4 servings

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The air fryer makes the best baked potato: the skin gets crackly and salty while the inside turns light and fluffy — and you never have to heat up the whole oven. Load them up however you like for an easy side or a cheap, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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4 medium russet potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coarse salt
Butter, sour cream, and chives, to serve

Instructions

1
Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them well. Poke each a few times with a fork.
2
Rub all over with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
3
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the potatoes in a single layer.
4
Air fry for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until a fork slides in easily.
5
Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.