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Jacket Potato in the Air Fryer

Jacket potatoes are a great side dish or main course, and they're so easy to make in the air fryer! Just follow our simple recipe and you'll have delicious baked potatoes in no time.
Using a microwave and air fryer, they're easier and quicker than ever to make! Just follow our step-by-step guide.
Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option or a tasty side dish, air fryer jacket potatoes are a perfect choice.
You can store them in the fridge for up to four days or freeze them for up to three months.
Prep Time8 minutes
Active Time22 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine: British, European
Keyword: air fried baking potatoes, air fryer baked potato, air fryer baking potato, air fryer jacket potato, air fryer recipes UK, easy baked potato, easy jacket potatoes, jacket potato in air fryer, quick baked potatoes, quick jacket potato
Yield: 4 People
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Jacket Potato about 290g each (10.2 oz)
  • 2 teaspoon Oil
  • Salt

Instructions

Microwave & Air Fryer Method (Quickest Method)

  • Prick each potato all over with a fork about four times. We cooked 4 Jacket Potato in this recipe.
    Pricking four potatoes on a wooden chopping board with a fork by hand
  • Place on a microwaveable plate, cook on high, turn once halfway through;
    Time varies depending on how many you are cooking at once, microwave power (use high) and the size of your potatoes.
    Times are based on large 290 gram (10.2 oz) potatoes
    1 Potato - 8 minutes
    2 Potatoes - 10 minutes
    3 Potatoes - 12 minutes
    4 Potatoes -14 minutes
    Four potatoes on a microwavable plate in the microwave
  • Use a knife to check they are soft all the way through. Cook in 1-minute intervals from now on until soft.
    Pricking a potato with a knife
  • Use spray oil to coat the skin. Or pour 2 teaspoon Oil on a plate and roll potato skin in the oil.
    Sprinkle with Salt.
    Sprinkling salt over the top of four potatoes by hand on a white plate
  • Transfer potatoes to the air fryer and cook at 200°C / 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
    You can cook for longer if you want crispier skin.
    Four jacket potatoes in an ninja foodi air fryer
  • Remove and serve with your chosen toppings.
    Four cooked baked potatoes in an ninja foodi air fryer

Air Fryer Only Method (Really Crispy Skin)

  • Follow the instructions above, skipping step 2 (microwave).
    Cook in the air fryer at 200°C / 400°F for 45 minutes. Turn once halfway through.
    Four jacket potato open with butter on top served on a black plate
  • To test that they're done, insert a sharp knife into the centre of the potato; if no resistance is met, they're ready to serve. If still firm inside, continue cooking in 2-minute intervals.
    Serve with desired toppings.
    Jacket Potato in Air Fryer served with cheese and beans and salad on the side on a speckled brown plate

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Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg