Air Fryer Baked Potato
Temperature
400°F
200°C
Time
40 min
2 medium potatoes
Heat through to
Piping hot
cooked right through
Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min
The air fryer gives a baked potato a properly crackly skin and a light, fluffy inside - without heating a big oven for an hour. Prick the skin, rub with a little oil and salt, and let it go.
Ingredients
Quantities for 2 medium potatoes - the times on this page assume that much in the basket.
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp flaky salt
- Butter, sour cream and chopped chives, to serve
How to air fry baked potato
- Scrub the potatoes and prick them several times with a fork, then rub with the oil and flaky salt. The oil is what crisps the skin; the pricking is what stops them bursting.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Add the fresh baked potato to the basket. Leave a little space between potatoes.
- Cook for about 40 minutes, turning them once halfway through.
Pro tip
Pierce the skin several times with a fork to prevent bursting.
How to tell when it's done
It's ready when a knife slides into the middle with no resistance - usually around forty minutes for a large one. The skin should be crisp and the inside soft and steamy.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 400°F for 40 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer baked potato: FAQ
How long does it take to air fry baked potato?
Air fry baked potato at 400°F (200°C) for about 40 minutes, turning them once halfway through. That's for 2 medium potatoes in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry baked potato at?
Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer for baked potato?
A 2-3 minute preheat gives the most accurate timing and the best browning, but it isn't essential - if you skip it, add a minute or two to the cook time.