Baked Potato in Air Fryer

5 from 3 votes

Get crispy, perfectly cooked air fryer baked potatoes by coating them in olive oil, salt, and pepper and cooking at 400ºF for around 30 minutes.

Prep 5

Cook 40

Total 45

Fat 7

Carbs 37

Protein 5

Yield

½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 medium-large russet potatoes skin on and washed
1 tablespoon olive oil + more for drizzling
Optional toppings: butter, fresh chives, fresh cracked pepper, Greek yogurt/sour cream

Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF and spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil.
Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a small bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the russet potatoes. Use your hands to rub the oil into the potatoes.
Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the potatoes. Again, use your hands to rub the spices into the potato skin.
Place the potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook for 30 minutes.
Check the potatoes after 30 minutes. If the potatoes are fork-tender they are done. If the potatoes still have some resistance when you poke them with a fork, flip them over and cook them for another 5-8 minutes.
Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and enjoy them with your favorite potato toppings.

How long the potatoes are in the air fryer depends on the size of the potatoes and how kind of air fryer you have. A medium russet potato should take around 30 minutes, additional time may be needed if the potatoes are bigger.
If you want to add more flavor or spice to your potatoes, you can add more dried spices to the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
If your potatoes smoke in the air fryer, this is normal!