Published 7/16/2023 • Updated 3/17/2024 You may or may not know this about me, but I am a baked potato queen. Potatoes have been my favorite food since I can remember and now that I started air frying them, my life is complete. Air fryer baked potatoes have a special spot in my heart because they truly come out perfect every time. They’re so crispy and salty on the outside and the potato flesh comes out so fluffy and delicious.
What do you need for air fryer baked potatoes?
Russet potatoes: our #1 tip when air frying potatoes is to make sure that your potatoes are around the same size so that they cook evenly. Olive oil: Olive oil is used to help the salt and pepper stick. Salt and pepper: do not skip the s&p. I repeat, do not skip the salt and pepper. It truly makes these potatoes!
Best Potatoes for Air Frying
The best kind of potatoes for air fryer baked potatoes is russet potatoes. We love that russet potatoes have tougher skin so that when they’re baked, you can slice into them and they have a nice crispy skin. The flesh will end up soft and butter, it’s seriously delicious. Other potatoes you can air fry include Idaho, fingerling, and red potatoes. Try our crispy air fryer potatoes using red potatoes.
Topping Ideas
Classic: Butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Cheesy: cheese sauce, green onion, and paprika. Meaty: homemade chili recipe , shredded cheese, and chives.
Storage
Let potatoes cool completely and then transfer them into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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To reheat: you can reheat baked potatoes in many ways. If you’d like to use the air fryer again, we suggest air frying at 400ºF for 5 minutes, checking it, and continuing to cook until hot.
Serving Suggestions
Complete your meal with your favorite proteins such as grilled steak, pan seared chicken breast, or baby back ribs. For dessert, try our favorite brownies or peanut butter cups.
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