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.

Air fryer baked potatoes
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Temp 400°F 200°C
Time 35min
  • 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?

Estimated time 35 min

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

  1. Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry.
  2. Prick them all over with a fork and rub with oil.
  3. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 18 minutes.
  4. 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 oven

We 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.

What changes in oven-style air fry mode

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