Do I need to spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray?

Since the potatoes already have oil on them, it's not necessary to spray the air fryer before cooking.

How do you know when a baked potato is done in the air fryer?

The cook time of the baked potato will slightly vary depending on the size of the potato and your air fryer machine. Cook until you can easily pierce into the center of the potatoes with a knife. If your potatoes need a longer cooking time, just return the basket to the air fryer and cook another 3-5 minutes at a time.

How many potatoes can you cook in the air fryer at once?

The number of potatoes you can cook in an air fryer at once depends on the size of your air fryer and the size of the potatoes. In general, you should avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-4 large russet potatoes (8-10 ounces each); Avocado oil (sub: olive oil); Salt and pepper

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Our foolproof technique involves lightly oiling and seasoning the potatoes, resulting in a well-seasoned, crispy exterior. Meanwhile, strategically poking holes for steam to escape, guarantees perfectly fluffy interiors for these air fryer baked potatoes.

Yield: 4 servings 1x

Prep: 5 minutesCook: 45 minutesTotal: 50 minutes

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Ingredients

2–4 large russet potatoes (8–10 ounces each)
Avocado oil (sub: olive oil)
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Lightly prick each potato several times with fork or paring knife.
Rub potatoes with oil and season all sides lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes in air-fryer basket, spaced evenly apart.
Place basket in air fryer and set temperature to 400°F.
Cook until paring knife easily inserts into potatoes and meets very little resistance, 40 to 45 minutes.
Transfer potatoes to large plate and, using paring knife, cut 2 slits, forming X, in each potato. Press in at ends of potatoes to push flesh up and out. Serve with butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper, if desired.

Notes/Tips

This recipe was tested and written based on a large potato.
The cook time of your baked potato will slightly vary depending on the size of the potato and your air fryer machine. Cook until you can easily pierce into the center of the potatoes with a knife. If your potatoes need a longer cooking time, just return the basket to the air fryer and cook another 3-5 minutes at a time.
Poking holes for steam to escape guarantees perfectly fluffy interiors. Don’t skip this step.
Try making our Instant Pot Baked Potatoes or Crock Pot Baked Potatoes instead.
For lots of topping ideas, check out our Baked Potato Bar article.

Cuisine: American Method: Air Fryer

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