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Air Fryer Baked Potato

Air Fryer Baked Potato is a modern British recipe for a classic method of cooking baked potatoes that's adapted to be prepared in an air fryer. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Air Fryer Baked Potato.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

25 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating:

Tags : British Recipes

I do cook my baked potatoes in the microwave often. However, the air fryer will give you something more approaching a traditional baked potato with crispy skin and a fluffy inside. This cooks quicker and saves money compared with a traditional oven. If you want the best of both worlds, though cook in the microwave then crisp for 15 minutes in an air-fryer pre-heated to 200C. If you just want to cook in an air fryer, copy this recipe.

Ingredients:

4 baking potatoes (about 250g [1/2 lb] each)
½ tbsp sunflower oil
toppings of your choice, such as butter, cheese, baked beans or tuna mayonnaise

Method:

Scrub the potatoes, then pat dry with kitchen paper and pierce a few tines with a sharp knife. Transfer to a plate, drizzle over the oil and rub it into the skins using your hands so the potatoes are well-coated. Season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper – the salt will help the skins crisp up.

Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and cook for 40-50 mins, or until a sharp knife goes through the potatoes easily. Check the potatoes after 20 mins – if they seem to be browning too quickly on one side, turn them over using tongs, then check again after another 20 mins to ensure they're cooked through.

When ready, the skin should be crisp and the inside tender and fluffy. Split and serve immediately with the toppings of your choice.