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• Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How To Bake A Potato In The Air Fryer
• How Long To Cook Baked Potatoes In The Air Fryer?
• Air Fryer Baked Potato Toppings
• Storage Instructions
• What To Serve With Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• More Easy Air Fryer Side Dishes
• Recommended Tools
• Air Fryer Baked Potato (Fluffy Inside, Crispy Skin) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

Looking for a faster way to bake potatoes? This air fryer baked potato recipe is one of the quickest methods to do it. ( Instant Pot baked potatoes are even faster, but you don’t get the crispy skin that you get by cooking baked potatoes in the air fryer!) These are perfectly fluffy on the inside, with a seasoned crispy skin. They make classic sides to savory top sirloin and chicken recipes, or as a hearty vegetarian main dish, all in less time.

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

• Crispy skin on the outside
• Soft, fluffy inside
• No foil required
• Quick 5-minute prep time
• Much faster total time than using a conventional oven
• All the ease of roasted potatoes , with less chopping

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here I explain the best ingredients for air fryer baked potatoes, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Russet Potatoes – Technically any potato can be baked, but the best potatoes for baking are Russet (a.k.a. Idaho potato) due to their starchy and absorbent texture. Get potatoes similar in size, so they’ll cook at the same rate, and scrub excess dirt off the skin. You can also mix Russets with sweet potatoes, as long as they are roughly the same size.
• Olive Oil – Helps create the crispy skin! However, any neutral cooking oil works for baking potatoes in the air fryer. Avocado oil is another great option.
• Sea Salt – My preference for elevating the flavors in all my recipes, but kosher salt or any other salt will do. You can also add a sprinkle of black pepper if you like.
• Butter – For topping. See other topping ideas below.

How To Bake A Potato In The Air Fryer

This section shows how to make baked potatoes in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Prep. Prick the potatoes all over with a paring knife or fork. This allows steam to escape, so they don’t explode.
2. Season. Rub or brush oil all over each potato and sprinkle with sea salt. Place potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer.

TIP: Don’t crowd the basket.

Leave space between the potatoes, so that skins crisp up and each one cooks evenly.

1. Air fry. Bake potatoes in the air fryer until tender, turning them halfway through.
2. Serve. Remove the potatoes with tongs and place them in bowls to cool slightly. Slice lengthwise, fluff the centers with a fork, and top with butter. See more topping ideas below.

How Long To Cook Baked Potatoes In The Air Fryer?

Cook baked potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 35 to 45 minutes , or until fork tender, turning halfway through.

TIP: How to check for doneness?

Cook time can vary depending on the size of your potatoes and your air fryer brand. Start checking for doneness around 30-35 minutes just in case. They are done when a fork goes in with very little resistance, and the skin will be a little puckered.

Air Fryer Baked Potato Toppings

Set out small bowls of everyone’s favorite toppings and let people create their own dinnertime masterpiece. Here’s the list of popular options:

• Butter – I prefer unsalted butter, but you can also use salted butter or even compound butter . If you’re sensitive to dairy, try ghee or butter flavored coconut oil .
• Sour cream – Greek yogurt also works as a similar substitute.
• Greens – Sliced green onions or chives are the most popular options, but other chopped fresh herbs are also great.
• Cheese – Cheddar cheese, parmesan, bleu cheese or feta crumbles, or even a melty cheese sauce.
• Bacon – Crumble fresh oven baked bacon or air fryer bacon , or use store-bought bacon bits for a shortcut.
• Taco Toppings – Trade the shell for a potato and add salsa (I like either regular homemade salsa or fresh salsa ), guacamole , shredded cheese, and/or sour cream.
• Veggies – For a vegetarian main dish, stuff air fryer baked potatoes with vegetables, like sauteed mushrooms , sauteed broccoli , roasted zucchini , or caramelized onions .
• Meats – Pile pulled pork , Mexican chorizo , or chili on top of potatoes.
• Sauce – Drizzle caesar dressing or ranch dressing on top for a delectable flavor.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep air fryer baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Meal prep: Make in advance and use all week long, alone or in other recipes.
• Reheat: To reheat a baked potato in the air fryer, simply set it to 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. The microwave also works.
• Freeze: Cool the potatoes (without toppings), wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 8 months.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air fryer baked potatoes truly go with everything!

• Steak – Make a classic steakhouse meal by serving the potatoes to go with New York strip , grilled or oven baked chuck eye steak , tender filet mignon , or ribeye for special occasions, or sirloin steak or baked London broil for any day. You can make the steak while you have the baked potatoes in the air fryer.
• Chicken – Try chicken leg quarters , pan-fried chicken thighs , or make the fryer pull double duty with crispy air fryer chicken wings or air fryer chicken legs . If you want to impress that special someone, try my marry me chicken or paprika chicken .
• Seafood – Make easy everyday fish recipes like baked salmon (or for a heartier option baked salmon in foil with veggies), rainbow trout , or cod . Or prepare a fancy meal with crab legs , my Chilean sea bass recipe , or even air fryer lobster tails .
• Pork – For a hearty meal, pair these quick potatoes with stuffed pork chops , or some simple cast iron chops .
• Salads – A spinach bacon salad , cucumber salad , or simple kale crunch salad pair perfectly with these potatoes.
• Vegetables – Balance out the richness with veggie sides like creamed spinach , air fryer green beans , roasted brussels sprouts , or romanesco .

More Easy Air Fryer Side Dishes

The air fryer is a handy appliance for lots of other veggies. Try these easy favorites!

Air Fryer Carrots

Air Fryer Cauliflower

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Recommended Tools

• Air Fryer – My go-to for all my air fryer recipes. It has a roomy basket and is easy to clean!

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 3 medium Russet potatoes (washed and dried) ▢
• 1 tbsp Olive oil ▢
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1 1/2 tbsp Butter (for topping) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) for about 5 minutes .
2. Prick the potatoes all over with a knife or fork.
3. Drizzle the potatoes with oil and rub in, or brush the oil on with a brush. Sprinkle with sea salt.
4. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure there is space between them to allow the skins to crisp up nicely.
5. Bake potatoes in the air fryer for 35-45 minutes , turning halfway through with tongs. (Cook time can vary depending on the size of the potatoes.) They are done when a fork pierced into the potatoes goes in easily.
6. When done, move potatoes to bowls and cool slightly. Slice lengthwise down the middle, fluff with a fork, and top each potato with ½ tablespoon of butter. See the post above for more topping ideas.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 air fryer baked potato

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
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• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Air Fryer Baked Potato (Fluffy Inside, Crispy Skin)

This air fryer baked potato recipe creates a soft, fluffy inside and perfect crispy skin. They are faster than the oven and so easy!

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/air-fryer-baked-potato/

Ingredients

• 3 medium Russet potatoes (washed and dried)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp Butter (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) for about 5 minutes .
2. Prick the potatoes all over with a knife or fork.
3. Drizzle the potatoes with oil and rub in, or brush the oil on with a brush. Sprinkle with sea salt.
4. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure there is space between them to allow the skins to crisp up nicely.
5. Bake potatoes in the air fryer for 35-45 minutes , turning halfway through with tongs. (Cook time can vary depending on the size of the potatoes.) They are done when a fork pierced into the potatoes goes in easily.
6. When done, move potatoes to bowls and cool slightly. Slice lengthwise down the middle, fluff with a fork, and top each potato with ½ tablespoon of butter. See the post above for more topping ideas.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 air fryer baked potato

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)