Easy Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes

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There’s just something comforting about a perfectly baked potato.

Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and piled high with your favorite toppings—it never goes out of style.

The first time I made baked potatoes in the air fryer, I couldn’t believe how much better the skin turned out compared to the oven. It gets wonderfully crispy while the inside stays light and tender, making every bite delicious.

Loaded baked potatoes are also one of my favorite “clean out the fridge” meals. You can keep them simple with butter and cheese or pile them high with bacon, sour cream, green onions, broccoli, shredded chicken, or whatever leftovers you have on hand.

They’re hearty enough to be dinner on their own, but they also make a fantastic side dish for grilled chicken, steak, burgers, or barbecue.

If you’re looking for an easy comfort food recipe that’s simple, customizable, and family-approved, these Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes deserve a spot in your regular meal rotation.

Air fryer loaded baked potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, butter, and fresh green onions on a wooden serving board.

Loaded Baked Potatoes

These easy air fryer loaded baked potatoes have crispy skins, fluffy centers, and are topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and green onions. The perfect comfort food dinner or hearty side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
Optional
  • steamed broccoli
  • shredded chicken
  • chili
  • jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Pat dry and poke each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook at 400°F for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Check for doneness by inserting a fork. It should slide in easily.
  8. Slice each potato open and fluff the inside with a fork.
  9. Add butter, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Larger potatoes may need an additional 5–10 minutes.
  • Russet potatoes produce the fluffiest texture.
  • For extra crispy skins, don’t wrap the potatoes in foil.
  • Leftover potatoes reheat beautifully in the air fryer.
 

Suggested Topping Ideas

 
  • BBQ Pulled Pork
  • Buffalo Chicken
  • Taco Meat
  • Broccoli and Cheddar
  • Chili and Cheese
  • Greek Yogurt instead of Sour Cream
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Avocado
 

Suggested Pairings

 
  • Grilled chicken
  • Air Fryer Steak Bites
  • Side salad
  • Roasted broccoli
  • Corn on the cob
  • Fresh fruit

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones we make over and over again.

These Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes are crispy, comforting, and incredibly versatile. Whether you serve them as the main course or alongside your favorite protein, they’re an easy recipe you’ll find yourself coming back to all year long.