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    Air fryer baked potatoes | air fried jacket potatoes

    18th October 2023 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Air fryer baked potato recipe is so amazing. Whether it is your favorite movie or your Super bowl. IPL, GPL or Ashes. Soft tender potatoes with a crispy potato skin outside with additional toppings on it.What a treat! You will never find anyone who doesn't like roasted potatoes, hence they are a perfect side dish when guests are coming home.  I love making jacket potatoes because they have the skin on. It gives a great flavor to spud. Nothing better than hot potatoes and cold lemon soda on a sunny day!

    Airfryer has made my snacks easy. I tried to make these crispy potatoes in oven too earlier but performance of air fryer is much better. Air fried baby potatoes actually appeals to all if you want to make them with smaller ones. Whether young and old. Picky eaters or a potato lover both love them! Add a different seasoning and find your favorite flavor. I love making frozen fries, pizza pockets and frozen hash browns too. It is just something you can enjoy with family and get kitchen duties done in a jiffy! Read the below recipe to make a perfectly baked potato in an air fryer.

    There are other recipes that you can make with potato in the airfryer such as air fryer Potato skins , air fryer crinkle chips ,accordion potatoes air fryer, homemade hashbrowns in air fryer, diced potatoes in air fryer, air fryer carrots and potatoes, air fryer home fries , Shoestring fries in air fryer or air fryer potato cheese balls.

    how to cook potatoes in air fryer
    ninja foodi baked potato

    If you're short on time, try making baked potatoes in your air fryer Ninja. Simply scrub your potatoes and prick them with a fork, then place them in the air fryer basket and cook for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. Once they’re done, you can stuff them with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, and chives, for a delicious and satisfying meal.Ninja foodi baked potatoes will win your heart for sure!

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    • Ingredients
    • How to bake a potato without foil in airfryer ?
    • Air fryer twice-baked potatoes
    • Variation - air fryer blooming potato
    • Air fried baked potatoes | air fryer jacket potato recipe

    Equipment

    • Air fryer (I like to cook baked potato in ninja air fryer )
    • Fork
    • Knife
    • Pastry brush / basting brush or a cooking spray
    • tongs  or you can use oven mitts to handle i prefer to use ovw

    Ingredients

    • large potatoes (Refer below for the type of potatoes you can use)
    • Oil (use an oil with high smoke point such as avocado oil / rice bran oil or any vegetable oil , avoid using extra virgin olive oil)
    • grated cheese and green garlic (optional)
    • Sea Salt & black pepper as per taste

    refer to recipe card for details.

    Which variety of potato do I choose ?

    Choosing the best type of potato is the most important step in this recipe.The varieties that work well include the following.

    • Russet potatoes
    • Yukon Golds
    • Kind Edward
    • Royal Dutch cream
    • Royal blue / Purple
    • idaho potatoes
    • Red potatoes 

    Depending on where you live, you will find one variety or other.) I have tried with Russet,King edward,Dutch cream,Royal blue and all of them were good .The best result was with Russet and Kind edward potatoes.I haven't tried Yukon gold, but I hear good reviews for that .

    How to bake a potato without foil in airfryer ?

    To cook these jacket potatoes in the best way in air fryer follow the below steps.

    • Wash potatoes and dry them.
    air fryer baked potatoes step 1
    • Pinch the skin of each potato, with the fork atleast for a 1cm.
    air fryer baked potatoes step 2
    • Brush oil and salt on potatoes,season with salt.
    air fryer baked potatoes step 3
    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C | 390 F for 10 mins. Place potatoes in the tray in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. You may need to cook them in batches depending on your basket size.
    air fryer baked potatoes step 4
    • Air fry them at 200 C |390 F for 25-30 mins.Apply oil once and flip midway i.e. after 15 minutes.
    • To check if they are done, insert a toothpick and check if it can pierce through. Smaller potatoes will cook faster than bigger potatoes.
    • The potatoes are cooked now, you may serve them now or continue adding more toppings to make twice baked potatoes air fryer recipe.
    air fryer baked potatoes step 5
    perfect baked potato in air fryer oven

    Air fryer twice-baked potatoes

    Slit the whole potato, in the middle. Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, garnish with grated cheese & garlic chives (green garlic) or any other fresh herbs you like.

    baked potato air fryer recipe
    ninja air fryer baked potato
    • Air fry further for 2 minutes to melt the cheese .Serve warm.
    air fryer baked potatoes

    Variation - air fryer blooming potato

    You can make blooming baked potatoes while you are trying to bake them.

    • In a preheated air fryer, bake the potatoes for 20 minutes first at 190 C/390F. Once done, allow them to cool. Cut them in very thick slices (not completely) using a sharp knife. You can use 2 chopsticks when cutting down on each side.
    air fryer blooming potato step 1
    • brush the potatoes with oil and continue to bake/cook at 190C/375F for 15-20 minutes or until the potato is cooked.
    • Top the potatoes with a mix of cheese, green onions, salt , paprika and garlic powder.
    air fryer blooming potato step 3
    • Bake for further 2-3 minutes and allow the cheese to melt. Serve warm
    air fryer blooming potato

    Other Variations

    Add any seasoning as per you taste. Peri -peri , garam masala, curry powder or cajun. You can also make a vegan version by using nutritional yeast and cashew sour cream instead of cheese. Instead of grating cheddar cheese, you can also use blue cheese.

    Twice baked spuds are a classic side that's great for any get-together. If you're searching for a way to make these yummy potatoes in your Ninja Foodi, this simple recipe's your go-to. Cook your potatoes till they're tender, then scoop out the insides and combine with butter, milk, cheese, and your favorite spices. Put the mixture in the potato skins and cook them in the Ninja Foodi until they're crunchy and golden.

    Substitution

    You can substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes. The cooking time may wary.

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    Air fried baked potatoes | air fryer jacket potato recipe

    Baked potatoes in an air fryer is a simple yet tasty appetizer. Learn to make this spud recipe in easy steps.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: European
    Keyword: air fried baked potato, air fry baking potatoes, baked potato air fryer quick, jacket potato in air fryer
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • pastry brush
    • fork
    • knife
    • Grater

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium potatoes
    • 2 tbsp. oil use an oil with high smoke point such as avacado oil/rice bran oil, avoid using extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. cheese grated,optional. Cheddar/Gouda or any cheese.
    • 1 tbsp. garlic chives or green garlic, optional
    • Salt and pepper as per taste

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry potatoes.Choose potatoes of same size for even cooking.
    • Pinch the potatoes with the fork atleast for a 1 cm.
    • Brush oil on potatoes, season with salt.
    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C | 390 F for 5 mins. Place them in the tray in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. You may need to cook them in batches depending on your basket size.
    • Air fry them at 200 C |390 F for 25-30 mins.Apply oil once and flip midway i.e. after 15 minutes.
    • To check if they are done, insert a toothpick and check if it can pierce through. Smaller potatoes will cook faster than bigger potatoes.
    • The baked potatoes in ninja foodi are cooked now, you may serve them now or continue adding more toppings to make twice baked potatoes air fryer recipe.
    • Slit in the middle. Garnish with grated cheese & garlic chives.
    • Bake further for 2 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve these warm

    For blooming potatoes in air fryer

    • In a preheated air fryer, bake the potatoes for 20 minutes first at 190 C/390F. Once done, allow them to cool and cut them (not completely) ,you can use 2 chopsticks when cutting down on each side.
    • Brush the potatoes with oil and continue to bake/cook at 190C/375F for 15-20 minutes or until the potato is cooked.
    • Top the potatoes with a mix of cheese, green onion, salt , paprika and garlic powder.
      Bake for further 2-3 minutes and allow the cheese to melt. Serve warm

    Notes

    Pls note that bigger potatoes will take more time to cook, its best to try inserting a knife after 25-30 minutes to check if they are cooked.

    FAQs

    Why are my potatoes not crispy in the air fryer?

    They are overcrowded. They need to have space for a crisp exterior.

    Can I line my air fryer with parchment paper?

    Yes you can.

    How long to cook baked potatoes in the air fryer

    Depending on the size of the potatoes, it will take between 25-40 minutes in the air fryer.

    Conclusion: You can use the air fryer for baked potatoes, just whole baked potatoes in air fryer or you can add toppings to make air fryer loaded baked potatoes. I use my airfryer to make baked potatoes in the ninja foodi airfryer. Air frying baked potatoes is one of the easiest recipe that you can quickly make while doing other tasks.Hope you will enjoy making this recipe in your kitchen too! Do let us know how it turned out 🙂

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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