Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

Is it faster to bake a potato in the oven or air fryer? ›

Less time: The baked potato made in the air fryer took less time than when baked in the oven. A 10-ounce potato took 40 to 45 minutes to get tender and crisp, whereas a potato baked in the oven took about 1 hour. Crisper skin: The skin of the air fryer baked potato became considerably crispier.

Wrap each tightly in a piece of foil. Place potatoes in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until fork tender, 35-45 minutes, rotating halfway through.

In the air fryer, the potato took 35 minutes, using 0.55 kWh of electricity, costing 18.1p. So - allowing for small variations like how old your oven is, and how much energy it uses - cooking in an electric oven costs more than double what it costs to cook in an air fryer.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

Spray each potato with a few spritzes of oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Arrange in the basket, and air fry 400F until a knife can easily be inserted into the center of each potato, about 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer until potatoes are soft, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on potato size.

Trapping that spud in aluminum foil where the moisture cannot escape results in a wet potato. Over baking the potato in foil cannot be seen (or easy to smell that it is overcooked) so you can end up with dark brown skin on the bottom, tough to eat and giving off a slightly burnt taste.

If you don't want to use tin foil, baking paper does the same job. Again, ensure you've cut it to size and weighed it down. You can also buy pre-made liners (£7.99,Amazon), which save having to cut the baking paper to fit each time.

The general rule of thumb is, you'll want to reduce the cooking temperature by about 25-30 degrees Fahrenheit (15-20 degrees Celsius) when using an air fryer. For example, if a recipe calls for baking at 350°F (175°C) in the oven, set your air fryer to around 320-325°F (160-165°C).

Firstly, if your potatoes are still wet before being placed into an air fryer, this can cause your potatoes not to crispen up. You can avoid this by thoroughly patting dry your potatoes before you place them in the air fryer. Secondly, you might be putting in too many potato chips so they aren't cooking evenly.

Are baked potatoes better in the microwave or air fryer? ›

The only downside to microwaved baked potatoes is that the skin is soft. This is where the air fryer comes in! Twenty minutes in the air fryer and you have the perfect baked potato.

It's super speedy, meaning you've got a baked potato in less than one eighth of the time it takes in an oven. Cooking in the microwave is one of the most energy- and cost-efficient ways to cook. The microwave really draws the seasoning on the exterior of the potato into the skin, giving it a delicious flavour.

Air fryers cook faster than big ovens

Because of the smaller cooking chamber and superconvection (intense fan blowing heat into food), air fryers generally cook foods much faster than your traditional gas or electric stove. Often in about half the time it takes to make a similar recipe in a full oven.

Steam the potatoes instead of boiling

You're only waiting for a small amount of water to boil, not a whole pot. So the next time you're prepping potatoes for another dish or just softening them on their own, try steaming them instead of boiling.

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile rub potatoes with enough oil to coat and sprinkle generously with salt. Microwave on high power for 8 minutes while oven heats. Transfer potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet; bake until tender, about 30 minutes.

Yes, an air fryer does cook faster than an oven – around 20% faster, to be precise. Air fryers also save time (and energy) due to the fact that, unlike an oven, they don't need to be preheated. Cooking speed is one of the greatest advantages offered by air fryers.