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    Home » Air fryer » Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (Jacket Potatoes)

    Published: Apr 15, 2021 · Modified: Jul 18, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (Jacket Potatoes)

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    Once you learn how to make air fryer baked potatoes (jacket potatoes), there will be no going back. Who knows, you might find yourself making it every week as I do. These air fryer jacket potatoes are tender and fluffy on the inside with the right amount of crispiness on the outside. Let me show you how to make it in 2 easy steps.

    an opened face baked potato on a grey plate with a fork.

    Air fryer potatoes (jacket potato in air fryer)

    Are you new to the air fryer and still wondering what to cook in it, well apart from frozen foods the first thing you want to cook is potatoes?

    In my opinion, I believe it would help you know how your air fryer works especially with timing. The type of potato dish you cook will determine the timing and temperature to use. For example, baby potatoes would cook for a shorter time than large baking potatoes.

    Related post: If you love potatoes and air fryer then you should check out my air fryer frozen French fries and air fryer roasted potatoes.

    For a quick reference, baked potatoes are known as jacket potatoes here in the UK.

    two plates of baked potatoes.

    Why you need to make this recipe

    • It is super affordable
    • A great weeknight dinner the whole family would love. My family enjoys jacket potatoes with baked beans and air fryer sausages for dinner and sometimes with sausage curry and a leafy salad.
    • It is quicker and much easier than if you made them in the conventional oven and I think it tastes better too.

    Ingredients

    You will need the following to make air fryer jacket potatoes

    Baking potatoes: I love using Marabel potatoes. Other good baking potatoes include Maris piper or russets.

    Salt

    Cooking oil

    ingredients.

    Do I need to preheat my air fryer

    Honestly, you don’t always need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. I personally do this because I would preheat a conventional oven if making the same dish. However, some recipes do require that you preheat the air fryer.

    How to make baked potatoes in an air fryer

    Preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes

    Wash and clean the potatoes so it is debris free. Pat it dry with a kitchen towel or paper and pierce it a few times with a fork (I don't always do this)

    Place the potatoes in an air fryer. Depending on the size and shape of your air fryer, you may only be able to fit 3 to 4 large potatoes at a time.

    Brush oil on the potatoes and season with salt, flip and repeat the seasoning process.

    the process of making potatoes in air fryer.

    Cook the potatoes for 40-50 minutes at 195C/395F flipping them halfway or every 15 minutes so that it cooks evenly.

    Remove the potatoes with a kitchen thong to the plate. Cut it open with a knife, fluff with a fork, season with salt and black pepper, and slather some butter. Serve and enjoy!

    four large baked potatoes in an air fryer basket placed beside ab small bowl of chopped chives.

    How to serve baked potatoes (Jacket potatoes)

    Are you wondering what to eat with baked potatoes? You can make it a complete meal and customize it to your dietary need.  Baked potatoes are mostly served as lunch but it is a different ball game at mine, we eat it as dinner and I am sure we are not alone on this

    Here are a few inspirations for serving it. You can serve it with the good old butter, salt and pepper, and sour cream

    this crustless chicken pot pie,

    Meatballs and gravy

    Chickpea curry

    Hummus or basil pesto

    Instant pot Chili or chili con carne as we call it here in the UK

    Air fryer sausages cooked in baked beans

    Shredded cheese of choice

    Sauteed peppers and onions

    all the above can be served with this easy cucumber salad or any other leafy salad

    an open face baked fluffy baked potatoes with a knob of butter and chopped chives.

    Tips

    • Make sure the potatoes are equal sizes, that way they’ll cook at the same time
    • Do not overcrowd the air fryer or let the potatoes overlap when making this recipe. This will allow even cooking and air circulation.
    • The size of the potato will determine how long to cook, so adjust the cooking time to suit your needs. If cooking baby potatoes, start checking from 15 minutes.

    FAQs

    Can I microwave the potatoes first

    Absolutely, yes, you can microwave the potatoes first before air fryer it to safe time. make sure to pierce the potatoes a few times before you microwave them to avoid explosion.

    Air fryer baked potato time (jacket potatoes)

    The time for air frying jacket potatoes really depends on the size of your potatoes. For smaller potatoes, we would recommend air frying at 195C/395F for 30-35 minutes. For larger potatoes, air fryer for 45-60minutes or until fluffy on the inside.

    Can I wrap the potatoes in foil before air frying

    You can definitely wrap your potatoes in foil before air frying. This will help the potatoes to cook more evenly and will prevent them from burning or crisping up.

    More air fryer recipes

    Air fryer bacon

    Air fryer roasted vegetables

    Steak in the air fryer

    Air fryer cod

    How to cook chicken breast in air fryer

    Air fryer turkey burgers

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    a plate of baked potato.

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    Ajoke
    Once you learn how to make air fryer baked potatoes (jacket potatoes), there will be no going back. Who knows, you might find yourself making it every week as I do. These baked potatoes are tender and fluffy on the inside with the right amount of crispiness on the outside.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 162 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 large potatoes: I love Marabou potatoes other good baking potatoes include Maris piper or russets.
    • Salt
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes
    • Wash and clean the potatoes so it is debris free. Pat it dry with a kitchen towel or paper and pierce a few times with a fork.
    • Place the potatoes in an air fryer. Depending on the size and shape of your air fryer, you may only be able to fit 3 to 4 large potatoes at a time.
    • Brush oil on the potatoes and season with salt, flip and repeat the seasoning process
    • Cook the potatoes for 50 minutes at 195C/395F flipping it halfway or every 15 minutes so that it cooks evenly
    • Remove the potatoes with a kitchen thong to the plate. Cut it open with a knife, fluff with a fork, season with salt and black pepper and slather with some butter. Serve and enjoy!

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    Notes

    Tips
    Make sure the potatoes are equal sizes, that way they’ll cook at the same time
    Do not overcrowd the air fryer or let the potatoes overlap when making this recipe. This will allow even cooking and air circulation.
    The size of the potato will determine how long to cook for, so adjust cooking time to suit your needs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 716mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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