Air Fryer Steakhouse Baked Potato ~ The BEST Baked Potato ~ Amy Learns to Cook

[@johnellis1952]

One way to speed up the air fryer cooking is to put the oiled & salted potatoes in the microwave for 3-4 minutes and have the air fryer 'preheating' for this time. The microwave heats the interior of the potato faster and then lets the air fryer do what it does best. I too love restaurant potatoes.

[@kathyfann]

Tip: ❤ I microwave each potato for 2 minutes then put them in the air fryer. This gets them started and they cook faster in the Air Fryer

[@larryearly5916]

I just bought an air fryer today and I was amazed how well it cooked. I've been cooking for more then 50 years and as slow as i've gotten through the years, I'm just glad everything else has gotten faster. I like the microwave but I'd rather the food taste like it came out of the gas oven. Your baked potatoes looked great and I'll be using my air fryer a lot from now on. I guess your never too old to learn something new.

[@keithwalker5078]

yes larry I'm 70 and love how well the air fryers work and getting more ideas on here.

[@Excitable101]

agree, and the only thing I use my microwave for is telling the time...lol

[@Mentatstrategy]

1 Baked potato and 1 Baked cheese with a hint of potato lol

[@faridredmi4aansari33]

@@keithwalker5078 Your being 70 certainly gives this 72+ sm confidence- and I hv NOT done much cooking but a few omelettes now n then!

[@bennymartinez007]

This video just made my life much better. I will definitely try this. It looks amazing and thank you. This lady was cutting the potato, adds butter and adds more butter and I’m just desperate for that recipe.

[@marissashelley2362]

Suggestion for those who just can't wait the 30-45 min for your potato to cook in the air fryer. Cook it in the microwave as you usually do. Then salt & pepper the skin & put it in the Air Fryer for 5 min, turn over & cook the pother side in the Air Fryer for 5 min more. The skin comes out nice & crisp!!! Plus, you've cut the cook time down to 15-20 min.

[@marthabishop4635]

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[@cooljool1]

how long do you cook it in the microwave for? everytime ive tried it doesnt come out soft from the inside?

[@putjesusfirst9217]

Marissa Shelley microwave, use a a little olive oil place in skillet crisp up outside. That would probably be the quickest way. I have a convection oven so it takes like 25 mins or so..

[@putjesusfirst9217]

Michael P depends on the size. Cut vent holes poke it with a knife, small ones takes like 5 to 6 mins. Large ones can take 12 mins. Now if you are adding more than one at a time, could be like 20 mins. Depends on your microwave power also .. But if it isn't soft stick it back in their till it softens.

[@finisher3x]

(( tossing confetti @ you ))

[@ColettaHughes]

Like my mother, I've always rubbed them well with salt & olive oil. Then bake @425 for 45 minutes, or @450 for 35-40... Depending on how crispy you like your skin. Poking the potato with a fork is a microwave thing so they don't blow up being cooked from the inside out, but it makes a potato very dry if done in the oven.

[@sandrahafner8385]

Amy...YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I love your videos, and I appreciate how you showed me how to make a baked potato in a my air fryer - I love your enthusiasm when showing your cooking, and wonderful that your Eric joined you in the end - thank you so much! Will be watching all of your other videos! My potatoes turned out fabulous - bacon was great on them!!

[@joseynoyb9467]

Your explanations are clear and concise. Very good job.

[@claudetteleblanc5273]

Our daughter sent your channel and bought us a Air fryer. Can't wait to try your recipy. Thanks for sharing.

[@susanbannister6270]

I have a new air fryer that's still in the box...you gave me a great reason to learn how to use it...the potatoes look scrumtuous!

[@1834gail]

Hey Amy, I love your channel. I appreciate all your hard work. I’m just putting my potato in the air fryer as we speak and following your instructions. I’m sure it will be fabulous! Thank you sweet girl 😀

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thank you Gail. How did it turn out? LOL. We really appreciate you watching our show.

[@mamamia235]

Hey I love it I'm certainly going to try it. I'm glad I found you a link. Most recipes are for the air fryer and the oven put together. I have one of those power XL keep up the good work!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

@@mamamia235 Thank you Donna. Glad you enjoyed this.

[@cross123ish]

Your wonderful...plus your cabinet are clean, orderly and colorful....perfect baked potato with easy instructions

[@THENAILDIVA2015]

I made these potatoes last night n omg they were amazing. Perfect. Normally when I put potatoes in the microwave there always hard on the bottom, but not these, the whole potato was soft n it had a crunchy skin. So yummy. Thanks for this video.

[@dwaynebyrd7744]

I'm going to try these in the air fryer tonight. But regardless of how I cook a potato I like to use an instant read thermometer in the middle to make sure it's just right. 210F is what you are looking for. Also, I like to cut down the middle of the longitudinal axis like Amy did, but not as deep. Then make a cut in the middle at a right angle so that you have made a cross. Squeeze from the ends and it will pop open nicely without falling apart.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Spoke like a pro!!! All good advice.

[@JohnClulow]

Excellent. We just got an air fryer and your video is a big help !! Thanks so much !

[@THENAILDIVA2015]

Omg that's the first time I've watched the end n when I saw your hubby go at that potato I about died laughing, that's a happy man right there. I'm making one for my hubby as I type this. Wish me luck.

[@keithwalker5078]

Like your personality Amy and like you love the steakhouse way of doing a baked potatoe. Great tips and will definitely go it this way.

[@justrashanda3662]

Just came across this video popping a potato in the air fryer right now exactly the way you did it can’t wait 😛

[@bktraveling3204]

I’m getting the air fryer out right now to try this.

[@michaelcookielover6091]

Loved the ending with Eric!!

[@rudyhernandez7747]

Saw this and now I'm doing my own bake potato. Looks delicious to go with my steak

[@IceyIcey2023]

What an adorable personality you have😊

[@darlene2861]

Love your demonstration Amy, I just got an Air Fryer and will be trying that next! Microwave too wimpy, love the steakhouse baked potato! Thank you.

[@cvs7532]

just bought a Corosi Airfryer could not be happier with it.. worth the price especially for yams and buritos and wings

[@AussieAngeS]

OMG YUM! That potato turned out wonderful Amy, looks like a great appliance and it looks crispy and delicious on the outside. Thanks for sharing hun

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thanks for watching Angie. Yeah, this thing is like a mini convection oven. It did a pretty good job on the potatoes. Also, heating up store-bought frozen egg rolls turn out pretty good too. I did a funky video I gotta edit where I made a sandwich out of Dollar Tree rib-eye steak. yup. 3.5 ounces of pure heaven for only a dollar. LOL!!!! OK, I'm lying, but it's not that bad. I don't wanna spoil it.

[@philpowell9111]

It looks great ! Im about to cook some in my Airfryer right now !!

[@valerieschluger]

Looks so yummy

[@PilaLaMaletaUrbex]

omg I have an airfryer aswell!! i didn’t know that I could cook potatoes in it. thank you for showing me this recipe!!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Glad to enlighten you. Thanks for watching!!!

[@jasweb147]

Love your video! Great personality and fun to watch. I'm doing sweet potatoes in the air fryer on Easter. Thank you for the tips and your husband at the end was a good way to end the video. :D

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Thanks Jas! Sweet potatoes sound delicious! The air fryer is a great way to cook them!

[@smileytow1925]

Another winning recipe! Loved your chicken recipe I tried last night! I am making these tonight to go with our dinner! And adding this recipe to my air-fryer playlist. Thank you!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thank you very much!!! Glad you enjoy the channel. We appreciate it.

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

Thank You for your video 🤗 My husband surprised me with an awesome Cuisinart Air Fryer a couple months ago and I’m always searching for new Air Fryer recipes!!! You might say I’ve been just a little obsessed 😂 So thanks again and I’ll be adding this to my recipe file!!! Going to make them tonight with my Pork Loin Chops!!! I’m excited 😁

[@raylamparelli5582]

Tried it...worked great. You can hold the time button down instead of tapping it. Thanks.

[@smsstuart]

I never thought about using an air fryer for cooking baked potatoes - but your results speak for themselves. I've used some methods from Cook's Illustrated, which (using a conventional oven) has the oven temp set @ 450 degrees, cooking for 45-60 minutes, in order to achieve an internal temperature of 205 degrees. At that point, the potatoes are rubbed with oil (I use butter), then placed back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes. Once done, open-up the potatoes immediately so the steam can escape. The big no-no's about using the microwave for cooking [even partially] a baked potato, is the "... unevenness with which the microwave cooks the potato, and, rapidly heating a potato causes pressure to build and cell walls to burst, releasing starch molecules that glue together the broken cell walls".

[@EricLearnstoCook]

I think Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen are great resources to teach us they WHY's of what to do and not to do. It's amazing how they can go into detail of why not to use a microwave. But then microwave ovens are fast, and we are always in a hurry to eat. The air fryer did a nice job. Thank you for watching. We appreciate it.

[@1834gail]

I just got an air fryer and I’m so excited to bake these potatoes. Thank you Amy I love all your videos!

[@colinbunny942]

I'm debating about getting one. How's the airfryer going?

[@EricLearnstoCook]

@@colinbunny942 Air fryer is causing us to use the oven less. Good for heating small amounts (good for us). The oven is still needed for larger jobs and normal baking. I'm not sold on the whole air frying thing, but, eating potatoes drenched in a lot of oil seems to taste different the older I get. So a little oil seems OK, but isn't the same as the drenching thing. It's food for heating up frozen fries that you would otherwise do in the oven. Good for spring rolls, etc. Just have to decide...It's a small convection oven that cooks a little faster.

[@michelerhoads8260]

mmmm..I can taste it now! great job!

[@debbiehall4155]

I love your recipes. And I love watching you.

[@Locarella]

My fiance just bought me one & I can't wait to make these! I LOVE potatoes! New Subbie!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thank you for watching and subbing. I hope you've made good use of it by now. :-)

[@hammycats6919]

I prefer Jacket Potatoes in the microwave as love soft soggy skin. I then put butter, cheese slice and ham inside the potato and consume. Yum. 😊😊 I have an air fryer but mainly use it for Yorkshire puddings, chips, burgers etc. Great little ovens. 🤩🤩

[@lindaparker6102]

Thanks for steak house potato ! Delicious !!

[@rickstokes2239]

I love baked potatoes, although I try not to eat them often but like them right when I do. My best method is to place one large or many medium baking potatoes in an instant pot for 20 minutes and then rub with your favorite oil, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper and the put it in an oven on broil for 10-12 minutes. Perfection and quicker than any air fryer.

[@docriordan7787]

I will have to try the air fryer for baked potatoes, 205-212 is the perfect temp for fluffy potatoes cut into quick to let steam escape. And YES I'm still making them big delicious dinner rolls.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Glad you haven't gotten tired of the dinner rolls! Thanks for watching, we appreciate it.

[@ventromanable]

You have a awesome clean kitchen

[@MrShearer1405]

I'm torn between a baking potato or a sweet potato.. I have to make up my mind before dinner...😋😋😋thanks girl.. You killed that bad boy😀😀

[@michelerhoads8260]

sweet tater, interesting. wonder how they turnout in an air fryer. I know frying in a pan, they fry up QUICKLY! maybe ill google that question.

[@gman21266]

I buy the frozen bag of sweet potato fries and toss a handful in my Dash Air Fryer. Delicious! :)

[@jeffreybuse6814]

I liked Eric's potato but i would add a little sour cream with bacon bits. Yeah baby!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thanks Jeffrey. I added lots of sour cream once she killed the camera. It looked like the top of Mt. Everest. LOL! I didn't have any bacon. Can you believe that? I should sue her for that. LOL!! It tasted really good though. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it.

[@michelerhoads8260]

Jeff..Now ur talkin".

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Jeffrey Buse I like your version of a baked potato😊

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Thanks for your video...that’s a baked potato. Sweet potatoes work too!

[@gmelnosral9582]

If everyone ate the three B’s the world would be a better place. Beer, Bacon and Butter. Even burnt food tastes better...

[@anamustelier1297]

Thanks Amy. Love the explanation, nice and sweet. Anything easy for the air fryer = throw it my way. ;)

[@amandakeeton6337]

You have such a fun personality (cheese, cheese, more cheese 🤣). Thank you for making this video- we are trying this tonight!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Hope you didn't run out of cheese.

[@DivaDen]

I got rid of my microwave because I love my air fryer that much but I miss it for baked potatoes so I looked on YT. I'm about to try it now. Thanks for the upload 💜

[@tomharrie8075]

I'm gonna make some of those "bad boys" :D

[@tajanelson4205]

Can't wait to make this

[@debfletcherwins6488]

Thanks Amy! Both of those potatoes looked good!!!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Thanks, Deb!!

[@coffofcuppee]

Yum!! thanks for the video.

[@Marguendi]

Thank you!!! So easy!!! I will have to follow your recipe tomorrow, I am hungry already 👍🏼

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

If you microwave them first then scoop out the inside and mash them, then put them back inside the potato boat then put in the airfryer for about 5 to ten minutes it will do the same thing. I get these garlic butter dip sauces from Domino's pizza and mix some of it in the mashed potatoes that I then stuff it back into the potato boat and it turns out fabulously delicious.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

It sounds like you are describing a twice baked potato, but doing it the express way via a microwave oven. If you want your potato intact with even heating and crispy skin, then you have to be careful with a microwave oven.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

*Eric Learns to Cook* yes you do have to be carefull. In the oven is slow but always the best.

[@dididodarling8126]

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[@ryancrapo7333]

Your green potatoes are because of fluorescent lights in the grocery store, and at home. After bringing them home, put them in a cool, dark place and they will be good for months. From a potato grower in Idaho.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

@@ryancrapo7333 Thanks Ryan. Our potatoes last a week at best at home. Yes, need a cool dry dark place. We tried some from Colorado. Those are crazy looking. Going back to Idaho potatoes!!!

[@humorwriter3967]

Of course I watch, love your information and instruction and ANOTHER perfect appliance I didn't know I needed ....thanks guys, ERIC is a mischievous ferret in the kitchen, especially at the end of your video ...

[@EricLearnstoCook]

mischievous ferret in the kitchen....I've never been described as one of those. Nice to know. I'll add it to my resume. LOL!!! I'm really glad you like our videos and watch them. I know they tend to run long. As for another appliance you didn't know you needed. Well, we've been ignoring that we needed one. Didn't know what it could do. The idea of cooking fries in an air fryer didn't exactly make sense when you try to compare deep frying to this method. But then, we like baking store bought fries and that's kinda what this thing does. but those Dollar Tree ribeye steaks cook up so well in this thing. LOL!!!!!!

[@harryraphiel6316]

Gotta love Amy

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Aw shucks...Thanks! 😉

[@cyn6964]

The reason for poking holes in a potato before baki g is to allow the steam in the potato to escape during baking. You may not have a problem because you cut off the ends of the potato. Not poking holes means the steam can not escape until pressure builds up and the potato explodes.

[@HanselGretelStudio]

Thanks ! I have the High I Foodi Grill, but it air fries. Did my first aid fries on Monday. The grill was a Father's Day gift.

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Great content. I will try this in my new air fryer. Thanks.

[@joanschwartz1701]

Can't wait to try it!

[@nitemare1004]

i am going to try this method tonight!! thank you!

[@kd1s]

I've found using the microwave to cook the potato and then smearing a bit of fat on the outside of the potato and then using my Searzall to brown it up. Then some butter and creme fraiche on them, along with chives. Heaven! And around here Potatoes are always good - part of the fact is we're in southeast New England. So we get good potatoes from up north.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Smearing fat on anything is usually tasty. You get good potatoes from north of you? Wow. We get the junk from Idaho. Wasn't a problem when we lived in California, but out here, they mostly are rotten. Thanks for watching!!!!

[@kd1s]

Yup - agree on the fat aspect. It's delicious. And calorie dense.

[@mustanghuey89]

Looks delicious gonna try it

[@twiggy236]

amy turned out great

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Awesome! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@buck1946]

Amy , Try putting the potatoes in the micro for 2 or 3 min ( 1000 watts ) then finish them for 10 or 15 min in the air fryer to crisp the outside. Play with the times until desired crisp is achieved.

[@sandrahammond7314]

These are some the best best. I I always use this .

[@robertlcrocker]

Right on my dear. I've had good luck Air Frying the smaller russets at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes but the larger ones you are doing here will take another 10 minutes or so. That said.... when you get the skins really crispy and the insides really creamy.... ain't nothing better.

[@DianeC.]

Hi Amy & Eric!!! I am just catching up with Air Fryer recipies. I got 2 big baking potatoes. I am going to try one later on today. Thanks for the video. I know it is old but...its still good!!! A fan and friend. DiDi

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Sorry Di-Di. Since Amy's cranked up production, I've fallen behind in answering comments. As always, we really appreciate your support. Glad you found and enjoyed this video.

[@jenniferhesler8038]

Great job! I like mine with butter, cheese, ranch dressing salt and extra black pepper! Mmm ..

[@chipper841]

You must shop in Florida or buy Florida grown potatoes. They are just like you explained about half rotten, black spots, etc. Thanks for showing us how. Just got one for Christmas and anxious to try your baked potato! 👍👍

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

We usually get Idaho potatoes but I think the retailers don't handle them properly. I always have trouble finding ones that don't have rotten ones in the bag or are turning green. I am not sure why. Thanks for watching!

[@safinasliving]

Thank you sweetheart for an amazing recipe .For sure , I will give it a try👍😊

[@tinykitchengarden5812]

Looks. Delicous love this...

[@encarnacionada2]

Yes Amy I've done practically everything in my airfryer and yes my potatoes do come out delicious in the airfryer I've just finished airfrying a serlion steak omg delicious wish I can sent you pictures Love all your videos you are so awesome! Great!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

I'm almost jealous you did a sirloin steak in yours. Not to outdo you, but I did some Dollar Tree ribeye steaks in mine. Absolute heaven!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you enjoy our videos. That's very nice of you to say.

[@jeffstanley4593]

Tell me that this is a joke.

[@hwnboi11]

Looks awesome, I wanna try this....

[@js7un165]

You make food sound sultry. I like it.

[@monicamclean2324]

I love bake potats with cheese and and sour cream and cheese their so good and delicious 😛😜😋😋

[@ciarameza43]

This look delicious! 😊 I am going to try it tonight

[@tillydown3358]

Delicious I'm doing them, just got an air fryer!👍🇬🇧😉🙋xx

[@ColettaHughes]

I also cook with gas, so I consider carefully what I'm gaining by turning on an electric appliance, because electricity cost a lot more than gas and gas gives you a lot more cooking control. I have a small space, so proofing, or steaming of larger items is done in my oven with a pan on the bottom. I do have a little convection oven that I use to brown or melt etc single serving items.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

OK, you have lots of good points. An air fryer is an over-hyped / over-marketed small convection oven that can handle 'some' greasy foods. That said, if you only want to cook certain foods in small quantities, then they are great. Do they turn out like deep fried foods? No. Can you hit up the frozen section of your supermarket and use this in place of your oven? yes depending on quantity. For some people, the 3 quart models are good. The 5 quart models give a little more room. We use our oven less these days because of air frying. It is a bit faster than the oven. So if you lack the space, prefer gas, or already have a small convection oven - you likely would not need one of these.

[@ColettaHughes]

@@EricLearnstoCook, You do know that you can slice the potatoes into fries, then parboil them for 3 minutes, toss lightly with olive oil and then bake them in 15 minutes to a store bought Ore-Ida crispy dream :)

[@dennisdoyle9189]

Made two for supper last to go with a steak, delicious, Thank You Amy (i made Eric's version) :)

[@mtsquad]

I do five minutes in the microwave, then wrap the baking potatoes and foil and another 10 minutes in a toaster oven and they come out perfect

[@fender4brad]

Don’t cut the ends off. The oil and salt is Idaho approved!! Well done!

[@dairbatandon8632]

Get the June oven it air frys wonderfully among many other features. I don’t like one use appliances, just no room on my counter

[@patahl8310]

The potato looks great the steakhouse one

[@dollyscott-payne7488]

Hi Amy. I enjoyed your video on how to make steakhouse potatoes in an air fryer. I'm supposed to get an air fryer over the weekend. If I do, I know what to air fryer first -- thanks to you!

[@mmiadragonz]

It does work great. Very crispy

[@dking8471]

Just subscribed. Amazing! If anyone hasn’t mentioned, add some chili before the cheese.

[@barbbee5444]

Microwave them for 7 minutes and air fry to crisp them up x 20 min. Yum.

[@paulshutts6412]

Amy, great potatoes for air-fryer. Here's a short cut - start with microwave 2 minutes, cool one minute. Place in air-fryer, bake cycle 10 minutes at 350. Reduce temperature to 290 and cycle to air fry 12 minutes. This crisps outside potatoes to restaurant steak house quality. I also plan meals ahead of time, pre air fry 6-8 potatoes as above and wrap in foil, let cool to room temperature and store in fridge till day of event. Air fry 2 minutes per potato. I usually plan ribeye steaks for meal. Sear steaks in cast iron skillet and air fry 4 steaks on rack top and 4 on bottom for 20 minutes,350 degrees. Wait on unit to flip steaks. 20 minutes on steaks, 12 minutes on potatoes. Quick meal for 4-6 in under 40 minutes.

[@Handsthatcook]

They look good enough to eat...and I'd eat both of them!! LOL!!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thanks Linda. We appreciate that. They were tasty. I think it's not as much as cooking in one of these as much as not doing it in the microwave. How many people grew up using only the microwave (and may not know the difference of using an oven?)

[@henrycortez2117]

Tried it and they were SOOOO good!!! Thanks!!

[@misscinrose]

Well, that was fun! 😛

[@jennyzaczkiewicz4811]

Before I got my Emeril 360 I microwaved the potatoes for like 12 mins for huge ones then placed them in oven for 12 mins to crisp.

[@cyn6964]

The reason for poking holes in a potato skin is to provide a way for steam to escape the potato. No holes in skin and potato could explode. Since you cut off the ends of potato you do not need to poke holes in potato skin.

[@pattideuchler6345]

Looks delicious! Thanks for your tips.

[@offroad5594]

I make alot of baked potatoes, 5min in microwave then 25min in oven at 400. I'm going to try the same process only using the air fryer.

[@cc-ft8gq]

I'm making this tonight actually 👍🇨🇦

[@swone6349]

Air fryer potatoes are EVERYTHING!

[@terrissims4776]

Great recipes

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed!!!!

[@davidlewis7490]

i'm thinking about cooking my potatoes in a pressure cooker for say 10 minutes, then finishing them in the air fryer. i loved your baked potato segment and the one on scrambled eggs. thanks.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Sounds good. Thank you for watching. We appreciate it

[@snipperall7420]

Bacon cheese butter and sour cream is the bomb

[@auroraheartzz5345]

aaaa now im hungry

[@ivonneleaty8501]

Potatoes looked great. I love my air fryer have not done the potatoes I will do this weekend. New to your channel