Baked Potato Air Fryer Cooking Time
One whole medium russet potato.
Temperature400°F200°C
Time35–40minutes
Turn once at 20 minutes.
Done when a knife slides through the centre with no resistance.
How to cook Baked Potato in an air fryer
- Pierce the skin several times so steam escapes and it does not burst.
- Rub with oil and coarse salt — this is what makes air fryer potato skin better than oven.
- No foil. Foil traps steam and gives you a soft, damp skin.
Baked Potato times by cut and size
| Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole russet, medium | 400°F | 35–40 min |
| Cubed, 1 inch | 400°F | 15–20 min |
| Baby / new potatoes | 400°F | 15–18 min |
| Wedges | 400°F | 18–22 min |
Common questions
How long do you air fry Baked Potato?
Baked Potato takes 35–40 minutes at 400°F (200°C) in an air fryer. Turn once at 20 minutes.
Do you wrap potatoes in foil in an air fryer?
No. Foil defeats the point — it traps steam and softens the skin. The crisp skin is the main advantage an air fryer has over an oven here.
Why is my air fryer baked potato hard in the middle?
It needed longer, or it was too large. Potatoes over about 10 oz need 45–50 minutes. Test with a knife rather than trusting the clock.
Converting your own recipe
If you have an oven recipe for Baked Potato and want to work it out yourself, the rule is to drop the temperature by 25°F and cut the time by 20%. The oven to air fryer converter does it for you.