Here’s a simple, foolproof way to cook jacket potatoes in the air fryer—crispy skin, fluffy inside 🥔✨
🥔 Air Fryer Jacket Potatoes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
Serves: 2–4
Ingredients
- 2–4 medium baking potatoes (Russet or Maris Piper)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (coarse salt works best)
Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
- Wash and scrub potatoes well.
- Pat completely dry.
- Prick each potato 3–4 times with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
2. Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place potatoes in the basket with space between them.
- Cook 35–45 minutes, turning halfway.
👉 Potatoes are done when:
- Skin is crispy
- A knife slides in easily
- Internal temp ~205°F (96°C)
3. Serve
- Cut a cross on top, squeeze ends to fluff.
- Add butter, cheese, sour cream, beans, tuna, or chili.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Jacket Potatoes
- Medium potatoes cook more evenly than large ones
- For extra crispy skin: air fry 5 extra minutes
- Don’t wrap in foil (prevents crisping)
🔄 Cooking Times Guide
- Small potatoes: 30–35 min
- Medium potatoes: 35–40 min
- Large potatoes: 45–50 min