Air Fryer Bacon Baked Potato

Baked potato on a white plate with a fork topped with bacon and sour cream.

5 from 2 votes

Get ready to up your potato game with our Air Fryer Bacon Baked Potato recipe—where perfectly roasted potatoes meet crispy bacon, butter, and creamy sour cream. Whether it's enjoyed as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main meal, it offers the perfect blend of crispy exteriors + fluffy interiors. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! Dairy-free Option.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: air-fryer, airfryer, bacon, baked, baked potatoes, comfort foods, easy, family-friendly, potatoes, savory, side, side dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 63kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

POTATOES:

2 medium russet potatoes, organic
1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

1 cup Chopped bacon (See the Air Fryer option within the recipe)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Shredded cheese
Chopped green onions (aka scallions)
Butter

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Instructions

PREP THE POTATOES:

Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray to keep the potatoes from sticking or line a small baking sheet with parchment or foil paper.
Rinse and pat dry each potato and carefully poke holes all round using a fork or knife. Add each potato to the basket or baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt + black pepper.
Transfer the potatoes to your Air Fryer cook for 30 minutes and then flip them onto their opposite sides and cook for another 10 minutes. NOTE: Test the doneness of potatoes by seeing how soft they are. If they are tender when tested with a fork or knife then they are done.

TO MAKE THE CRISPY BACON:

To make the crispy bacon, you can see the Air Fryer option in my Candied Bacon recipe. You can always make the bacon candied or omit the 'topping ingredients' and just cook them without anything.

ASSEMBLY:

To serve, in a plate, add the cooked baked potato, slicing it halfway down lengthwise and adding your favorite toppings as desired: butter (best if added while potatoes are warm for a nice melt), sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped bacon, chopped scallions, shredded cheese, etc .
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 days. To reheat, feel free to line the baked potatoes on a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat in the oven or Air Fryer at 350 degrees until warmed through. Also, reheating in the microwave is an option.

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