Crispy Air Fryer Jacket Potatoes with a fluffy interior, and golden on the outside. They’re easy to make and absolutely delicious too. Whether you call them Jackets, Roast Potatoes or Baked Potatoes, these Potatoes are a recipe that everyone loves.
Place in the Microwave for 10 minutes (for 800 W).
Prick all over with a fork.
Rub all over with Oil and then add Salt.
Place Potatoes in the Air Fryer basket and cook in the Air Fryer at 200 C/400 F for about 45 to 50 minutes turning midway, until tender.
Use a sharp knife to cut done the centre, then add your favourite toppings.
Notes
Ingredient Notes
Potatoes - For best results, the potatoes we use for roasting are Maris Pipers or King Edwards in the UK. Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes in the US. We use medium potatoes.
Oil – Extra virgin olive oil or any flavourless Oil with a high smoke point such as Canola Oil or Avocado OIl. We coat the Potatoes in a little Oil. This helps the Salt to adhere to the Potatoes and also helps to make the skin crispy.
Salt – Any Salt works from fine Table Salt to Coarse Sea Salt. This is important for crispy results.
Potato Toppings
I like to keep my potatoes pretty simple. There are an abundance of fillings that go well with baked potatoes. Try:
With a pat of butter, salt and black pepper
Sour Cream and Chives or Spring Onions
Chilli Con Carne
Cheese and Beans
Tuna Mayo
Chicken Curry
You can really get creative here and add any toppings you love. You could even make a bunch of toppings and have a selection ready for you and your loved ones to mix and match their favourite ones.
Top Tips for the perfect Baked Potato in the air fryer
Poke holes all over the PotatoesUse a fork to poke all over for fluffy insides.Cook Times will varyCook times are dependent on the type of size of Potato.Don’t overcrowd the Air Fryer BasketMake sure there is enough space between Potatoes as the skin needs space to crisp up. 4 is usually sufficient but it does depend on the size of your Air Fryer.Don't wrap in Aluminum FoilThis steams rather then crisps the Potato Skins.
Storage
Jacket Potatoes are best eaten fresh.However if you happen to change your mind after they are cooked, allow them to cool and place in the fridge in an airtight container within 1 - 2 hours. They will keep for up to 2 days.
Variation
You can also make Sweet Potatoes using the same method but they usually require less time to cook so keep an eye on them.