Description
This recipe for Air Fryer Jacket Potatoes offers a quick and easy way to achieve perfectly baked potatoes with a crispy skin and fluffy interior using an air fryer. Ideal as a delicious side or a comforting main dish, these potatoes are seasoned simply with olive oil and sea salt and can be topped with your favorite classic garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
Seasoning
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Chives
- Shredded cheese
- Bacon bits
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a towel and pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Season the Potatoes: Rub each potato evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with sea salt to enhance flavor and help crisp the skin.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking temperature when the potatoes are placed inside.
- Cook: Place the potatoes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 35 to 45 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides become crispy and evenly cooked.
- Check Doneness: Use a fork to test if the potatoes are soft on the inside. If not fully cooked, continue cooking in 5-minute increments until the potatoes are tender throughout.
- Serve: Once done, slice open the potatoes and fluff the interior with a fork. Add your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, or bacon bits, and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes for the best texture with a fluffy interior.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the potatoes and the model of your air fryer.
- Flipping the potatoes halfway through cooking helps achieve an evenly crispy skin.
- Use a fork or skewer to check for doneness instead of piercing too many holes to avoid moisture loss.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings and seasonings according to your preferences.
