Skinnymixers Air Fryer Baked Potato is a delicious, easy side dish to elevate your Loaded Baked Potatoes.
Perfectly soft and fluffy in the middle… this Air Fryer Baked Potato is the kind of simple recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
Cooking baked potatoes in the air fryer is quicker, more energy-efficient and gives consistent results every time. Whether you’re making a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or a base for meal prep, this method just works.
But where this really levels up is the topping.
Pair it with the Pulled Chicken & Gravy from Dinners 4 and it turns into a proper comfort meal. The tender shredded chicken and rich, savoury gravy soak straight into the fluffy potato, giving you that classic loaded baked potato feel without needing a heap of extra ingredients.
It’s budget-friendly, filling and perfect for feeding a family or using up leftovers. You can keep it simple or load it up depending on what you’ve got on hand.
If you’re after an easy air fryer recipe that delivers every time, this one’s a solid go-to.
For Crispier Skin
Remove the foil with 20 mins to go and continue cooking.
Some Loaded Baked Potato Topping Suggestions
- Smoky Baked Beans
- THMD3: Turkish Mince Bowl with Garlic Sauce
- THMD3: Easy BBQ Pulled Pork
- THMD4: One Pot Surf & Turf
- THMD4: Pulled Chicken & Gravy
Equipment
- foil
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes - Sebago or brushed works best
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Preparing the potatoes
- Prep the potatoes - wash and scrub well. Pat completely dry. You can do more than 2 potatoes, depending on the size of your air fryer and potatoes.
- Using a fork pierce each potato 4-5 times.
- Place enough foil to wrap the potato on the bench and place the potato in the middle.
- Rub potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt or your favourite Spice Rub.
- Wrap each potato in the foil.
Cooking the baked potatoes
- Place in air fryer and cook for 200℃ for 40-50 min, turning halfway.
- Check doneness. Potatoes should feel soft when squeezed and a knife should slide right in.
- Slice open, fluff with a fork and add your favourite toppings.
Notes
- Before wrapping in alfoil but after seasoning - Microwave for 8-10 min, then air fry for 15-20 min without wrapping.