Air Fryer Jacket Potato
Description
Crispy, salted skin and a fluffy floury middle — jacket potatoes made entirely in the air fryer, no oven required. Includes a microwave shortcut for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 4 large floury potatoes, Maris Piper, King Edward, or Russet, about 250–300g / 9–10 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F / 200°C for 3 minutes.
- Scrub the potatoes well and dry them thoroughly with a towel.
- Prick each potato 6–8 times all over with a fork.
- Rub the oil into the skins with your hands, then sprinkle over the salt and press it in.
- Place the potatoes in the basket in a single layer with space between them. Air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 40 minutes, turning each potato once at the halfway point.
- Test with a skewer or knife through the thickest part — it should slide in with no resistance. If not, cook in 5-minute increments and check again.
- Rest for 5 minutes. Cut a cross in the top, squeeze the ends inward to open, fluff with a fork, and add your toppings.
Equipment
Notes
Microwave shortcut (about 20 minutes total): Prick the potatoes and microwave on high for 5 minutes per potato, turning halfway. Then oil, salt, and air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 10–15 minutes until crisp.
Timing by size: Small (150g) 30–35 min · Medium (200–250g) 35–40 min · Large (300–350g) 45–50 min · Extra large (400g+) 55–60 min.
Don't use foil. It traps steam and softens the skin.
Storage: Airtight in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat at 375°F / 190°C for 5–8 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 604mgPotassium: 1554mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg