Perfectly crispy on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle, these Air Fryer Jacket Potatoes are one of the easiest ways to make baked potatoes. No foil required and only a little oil!
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 medium-to-large baking potatoes, such as Russet
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder, optional
- ½ tsp paprika, optional
🧀 Favorite Toppings
- Butter
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chives or spring onions
- Crispy bacon
- Tuna and sweetcorn
- Baked beans
- Shredded chicken
- Coleslaw
🔥 Air Fryer Temperature & Time
400°F (200°C)
35–50 minutes
The exact time depends on the size of the potatoes.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and scrub away any dirt.
- Pat them completely dry. Dry skin helps create that delicious crispy jacket.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and add black pepper or other seasonings if desired.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) if your model recommends preheating.
- Place the potatoes in the basket in a single layer, leaving space around them.
- Air fry for 35–50 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Check with a knife or fork. It should slide easily into the center.
- For an especially crispy skin, cook for another 3–5 minutes.
- Carefully cut a cross into the top of each potato and gently squeeze the sides to open.
- Add butter and your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
⭐ How to Get Extra-Crispy Skin
- Dry the potatoes very well before cooking.
- Use only a thin coating of oil.
- Salt the skin generously.
- Don’t wrap the potatoes in foil—the foil traps moisture and prevents crispy skin.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
- Choose potatoes that are similar in size so they finish together.
🥔 Potato Size Guide
| Potato Size | Approx. Cooking Time |
|---|---|
| Small | 25–35 minutes |
| Medium | 35–45 minutes |
| Large | 45–55 minutes |
| Extra large | 55–65 minutes |
Cooking times vary between air fryer models, so always check the center before serving.
🧀 Delicious Topping Ideas
Classic Jacket
Butter + salt + black pepper.
Cheesy
Butter + cheddar cheese + spring onions.
Loaded
Cheddar + crispy bacon + sour cream + chives.
Beans & Cheese
Hot baked beans + grated cheddar.
Tuna Mayo
Tuna + mayonnaise + sweetcorn + black pepper.
BBQ Chicken
Shredded chicken + BBQ sauce + cheddar cheese.
Garlic Herb
Butter + garlic + parsley + Parmesan.
🔄 Reheating Jacket Potatoes
Already-cooked jacket potatoes reheat beautifully in the air fryer.
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8–12 minutes, depending on size.
For extra-crispy skin, increase to 400°F (200°C) for the final 2 minutes.
📌 Quick Recipe Card
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35–50 minutes
Temperature: 400°F / 200°C
Servings: 4
Oil: 1–2 tbsp
Best potatoes: Russet or other floury baking potatoes
Result: 🥔 Crispy, golden skin + fluffy, steaming center!
