A woman has shared her recipe for the “perfect” baked potato, which has a crispy shell and fluffy inside. The secret? It’s all in how you cook it.
People are raving about the “perfect” jacket potato recipe, with one saying: “The shell gets so crispy but the inside is nice and fluffy.”
The Allrecipes reviewer added: “My husband said it was the best baked potato he has ever had; he even ate the entire peel which is unlike him. I guess I know how I will be preparing baked potatoes from now on.”
Recipe expert Bren, at Allrecipes, has divulged the secret to the best jacket potato that can be whipped up in an air-fryer in just 60 minutes or less, depending on your appliance.
It’s worth noting that for this particular recipe, there’s no need to prick the potatoes with a fork before cooking, nor is there any requirement to turn them midway through cooking.
This means you’re in for an incredibly simple yet scrumptious meal, perfect when paired with a fresh side salad and maybe a dollop of beans.
Air-fryer baked potatoes recipe
Ingredients
- Two large russet potatoes, scrubbed
- One tablespoon peanut oil
- Half a teaspoon of coarse sea salt
Method
- Gather all ingredients and preheat an air-fryer to 200C (400F).
- Brush potatoes with peanut oil, sprinkle with salt, and place them in the air-fryer basket.
- Cook potatoes until very tender when pierced with a fork, about one hour. Serve with sour cream, butter or chives.
With over 70 comments on the air-fryer baked potato recipe, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Indeed, the recipe has earned a stellar 4.7 out of five stars, reflecting the high level of satisfaction with the delicious outcome.
Despite the praise, some have quibbled over the cooking time; one reviewer pointed out: “The timing is way off; 30 minutes is enough.” Another suggested substituting peanut oil with olive oil “for better flavour” and because it’s “better for you”.
