This air fryer baked potatoes recipe will make you never use the oven again! This method is quick and foolproof. I love to stuff my potatoes with melted butter, sour cream, and crunchy bacon!
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These loaded and stuffed air fryer baked potatoes are great for a main dish meal. Pair it with a side salad. These potatoes can also be used as a side dish!
How to Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Gather the russet potatoes and scrub the outside really well and rub with olive oil.
- Load the potatoes in the air fryer.
- Air fry.
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
I like to cook the potatoes for 40 minutes at 390 degrees. Oven baked potatoes usually take about 50-60 minutes. I feel like I am constantly checking in on them and piercing them with a knife or fork to check if they are soft on the inside.
The air fryer cooks at an even pace. It also works well during the summer months because you don't have to turn on the oven and experience excess heat in your home!
Can You Use Aluminum Foil?
Yes, you can. For this recipe, foil isn't required.
How to Make Twice Baked Potatoes
Cook the potatoes for 40 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and allow them to cool. Scoop out half of the flesh. Mash the potato flesh you removed.
Add your toppings to the mashed potatoes and stir. Add the mashed potatoes to the potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Place the potatoes back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers can be stored tightly covered and sealed in the fridge for up to 4 days.
How to Reheat
Reheat the potatoes in the air fryer on 350 degrees until warm. You can also use the microwave.
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Optional Loaded Potato Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons sour cream
- 1 green onion chopped
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoon chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and place the potatoes in the air fryer. Cook for 40 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and allow them cool.
- Slice each of the potatoes in half lengthwise. Add the butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Top with sour cream, crumbled bacon, green onions, and chives.
Julie Evink says
I had never thought to make potatoes in my air fryer and these were AMAZING!
Jessica says
I just got an Air Fryer and I can't beleive I've lived this long without one. This recipe was great- perfect for dinner and lunch!
Jorge says
I love it! i'm just going to add a little more cheese... or maybe a lot more because i LOVE cheese and just throw in some jalapenos!
Jim says
Best baked potatoes I've ever had
staysnatched says
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed them!
Surya-Patricia Lane Hood says
I could not find where to watch the video of how to bake the air fryer loaded potato, There was no link anywhere that I could find.
staysnatched says
The video is at the top of the post under where I discuss my favorite air fryer.
Richard Stuckey says
Holes are not necessary, except for a microwave.
Keri says
Made these tonight to go with dinner and they came out PERFECT. I don’t eat a lot potatoes so I never make baked potatoes but my BF loves them. So easy to just throw one in the air fryer and let it cook while I made the rest of dinner and then he can dress it up when it’s done. These will be a weekly side for us. Thank you!! SO EASY!
staysnatched says
The appeal is that these are easy! Great side!
Anonymous says
I love the recipe and thank you so much!!!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tanya says
First time making baked potatoes in the air fryer. The skin of the potato was crispy but the inside was nice and soft. Will definitely be using this recipe again.
staysnatched says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Kathi says
Just made these for dinner tonight - and nothing else. Great recipe - thanks for sharing. I love all of your AF recipies and have made many of them. They are soooooooo good. I have a PowerXL Air Fryer Grill. Thanks again.
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
Shannon says
So much better than using the microwave like a normally do!!
staysnatched says
I totally agree!
Breanna says
This is by far the easiest way to make potatoes, thank you!!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed them!
Felicia says
Made these tonight! Swapped steak for the bacon. So yummy and I have leftovers for lunch. Thanks for the recipe! Also got my first butcher box thanks for the promo!
staysnatched says
That sounds so good!
Justfranc says
WoW! The potatoes were great.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Adairea Morris says
Made these today with some Ribeye Steaks and Brussel sprouts!!
Turned out booomb! Love that I could use my air fryer and avoid cutting the oven on because it’s in the 90s in Texas and nobody has time for that oven okay….
P.s I just wanna throw out there how easy your website is to use! Thank you so much! I simply searched what I was looking for and boom it came up. I knew you had a recipe for them because I saw it on Instagram..
staysnatched says
I love that combination! You’re welcome!
Jennifer says
These potatoes are crispy on tbe outside and perfectly soft on the inside every time!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoy them!
Ashley says
I loved these! Easy and delicious - you can’t go wrong. Perfect for meal prep too!
staysnatched says
Great for meal prep!