By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 12, 2025
This recipe for Air Fryer Baked Potatoes combines Russet potatoes, olive oil, and salt to make the best side dish! Potatoes are one of my favorite foods, so I’m always looking for new ways to make them. And this recipe is easy enough to make any night, for any meal.
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Air Fried Baked Potatoes
This easy baked potatoes recipe utilizes 3 simple ingredients and your air fryer for a delicious result. It has become one of my go-to recipes on busy weeknights.
I sometimes add seasoning blends to the potatoes depending on what we’re eating them with. I have a variety of homemade options like Italian seasoning , Creole seasoning , and chili seasoning . They each add just a touch more flavor.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 Russet potatoes
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- ▢ butter
- ▢ sour cream
- ▢ shredded cheese
- ▢ chopped cooked bacon
- ▢ chili
- ▢ sliced green onion
Video
Instructions
- Wash the Russet potatoes well and pat them dry. Poke each potato a few times (at least 5 times) with a fork. 4 Russet potatoes
- Rub the potatoes on all sides with olive oil and sprinkle them with kosher salt. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook them at 400°F for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Slice and serve with your favorite toppings. sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon, chili, sliced green onion, butter
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed. Otherwise, you’ll end up with soggy potatoes.
- Test for doneness by inserting a knife into the center of a potato. If it pierces easily, they are done; if not, they need more time.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Step by Step
Prepare the potatoes: Wash 4 Russet potatoes well and pat them dry. Poke each potato a few times (at least 5 times) with a fork.
Season the potatoes : Rub the potatoes on all sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle them with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
Cook the potatoes: Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook them at 400°F for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Slice and serve : Slice and serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon, chili, sliced green onions, or butter.
How to Store
Store leftover air fryer baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 400°F air fryer for 4-5 minutes or in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
Freeze air fryer baked potatoes wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 6 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Cooking baked potatoes in the air fryer frees up time and space for your main dish, and pairs well with grilled chicken breast , set it and forget it Crockpot beef tenderloin , or even an everyday Instant Pot meatloaf . Add a dollop of cowboy butter for a quick flavor upgrade!
more baked potato recipes we love
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Crockpot Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- butter
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- chopped cooked bacon
- chili
- sliced green onion
Instructions
- Wash the Russet potatoes well and pat them dry. Poke each potato a few times (at least 5 times) with a fork. 4 Russet potatoes
- Rub the potatoes on all sides with olive oil and sprinkle them with kosher salt. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook them at 400°F for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Slice and serve with your favorite toppings. sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon, chili, sliced green onion, butter
Video
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed. Otherwise, you’ll end up with soggy potatoes.
- Test for doneness by inserting a knife into the center of a potato. If it pierces easily, they are done; if not, they need more time.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
