These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Tender in the middle and crispy on the outside. They’re an easy side dish made with just potatoes, oil, and a few spices!
Easy Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
This Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe will convince you that air fryers were only made for baked potatoes. They’ll quickly become your new favorite way to cook potatoes as a side dish. They are just that good!
This is a quick and easy recipe that only requires 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the air fryer. It’s made with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks, coated in oil and perfectly seasoned, then air fried on high heat until perfectly soft and crispy.
This recipe is so quick, so easy, and goes with everything!
Required raw materials
This recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients—many of which you probably already have!
- Potato: I use baby Yukon Gold potatoes cut into quarter or inch cubes. You can also use russet or red potatoes if you prefer.
- Oil: The olive oil helps crisp the potato skins and allows the seasoning to hold together.
- spices: We season it with a combination of salt, black pepper, garlic powder or granules, and paprika for a bit of smoky spice.
How to Cook Potatoes in the Air Fryer
These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes couldn’t be easier! Ready in just minutes!
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into 1-inch pieces with a knife.
- Seasoning and Air Fryer: In a bowl, combine potatoes, oil, and spices. Add to the preheated air fryer and cook until crispy!
What happens if you don’t soak your potatoes before air frying?
Depending on the type of potatoes you use, not soaking them will prevent them from doing their full crisping.
For the baby Yukon Gold potatoes I used in this recipe, I don’t think it’s necessary to soak the potatoes before cooking.
If you’re using potatoes with a higher starch content, such as russet potatoes, you may want to soak them in salted water first. This step absorbs excess starch for a crisper texture.
Why are my baked potatoes not crispy?
There could be a few reasons why air fryer baked potatoes aren’t as crispy as you’d like them to be. Here are some tips for getting the perfect texture!
- Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. If the potato pieces are larger, they won’t crisp up as quickly.
- Preheat air fryer. When you put the potatoes in, it should be hot and nice so they start cooking right away.
- Use oil. Coating the potato slices with a light coating of oil helps to crisp the exterior. Don’t skip it!
Tips and Dos and Don’ts for Air Frying Potatoes
- Wash the potatoes and dry them. I like to leave the skins on my potatoes, which means I also like to make sure they are intact before cutting them. After you’ve wiped the potatoes clean, dry them thoroughly. Too much moisture will cause them to be steamed instead of baked.
- Leave space in the air fryer. Potatoes need space so that the hot air can reach all sides. Air fry in batches if necessary.
- Flip halfway through cooking. After air frying for 10 minutes, grab the air fryer basket and shake gently to redistribute the potatoes. This ensures they are evenly heated and crispy on all sides.
Variety
I love the flavor and versatility of the seasoning blends listed in this recipe, but feel free to experiment with flavors and enjoy these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with any meal! Here are some other ideas:
- Mexico: stir up a batch Homemade Seasoned Taco Then coat the potatoes with the mixture!
- Cajun: Give Your Potatoes a Smoky, Spicy Flavor Homemade Cajun Seasoning.
- everything: Love a classic bagel?try this DIY Everything Bagel Seasoning.
- extra spicy: Stick to the seasonings listed, but add a dash of paprika for extra heat.
- Herbs: Try coating potatoes with dried herbs like rosemary, parsley, basil, you name it.
Edible advice
While these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are delicious, they’re also versatile and can be served with a range of different entrees. Here are some ideas:
how to store
Air fryer potatoes are best enjoyed right away, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To reheat, if frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then heat in a 390°F air fryer until heated through and crispy again.
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- 1.5-2 pound yukon gold baby cut into quarters
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or granules
- 1/2 teaspoon chili
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With a sharp knife, cut the potatoes into about 1-inch pieces.
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In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, olive oil, and all spices. Stir well.
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Place potatoes in air fryer basket and cook at 390°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway through. Cook until your desired tenderness and crispness are achieved.
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Serve hot with salt if desired!
Serve: 1peopleCalories: 195kcalcarbohydrate: 30Gprotein: 4Gfat: 7GSaturated fat: 1GPolyunsaturated fats: 1GMonounsaturated fats: 5Gsodium: Chapter 592mgPotassium: Chapter 730mgfiber: 4Gsugar: 1GVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 34mgcalcium: twenty threemgiron: 1mg
