Air fryer baked potatoes
Air fryer baked potatoes take 400°F (200°C) for 35 minutes. Prick them with a fork and turn at 18 minutes for a fluffy middle.
- For 3 potatoes
- Flip at 18 min
- No preheat
Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?
Cooking more or less?
A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes
- A little oil and salt
Steps
- Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry.
- Prick them all over with a fork and rub with oil.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 18 minutes.
- Turn them over and cook for 17 more minutes, until a chopstick slides in easily.
Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.
Oven-style results
SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave ovenWe haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On the same model, try the auto-cook menu above first. On other convection or combi ovens, start from the basket values and adjust.
How it varies by air fryer
Potato size can change the time by 10 minutes or more.
Tips
- Pricking lets heat reach the center.
- Baby potatoes need about 25 minutes.
Troubleshooting
- Hard center: too short for the size. Add 5 minutes at a time.
Updated 2026-10-15