Jacket potatoes are a staple of every British family’s diet. They’re quick, easy, customisable, cheap, and (if done right) delicious. Now they can be even more cost-effective and energy-efficient with the introduction of one more British family favourite, the humble air fryer.
Air fryers have been taking this country by storm in the last few years (Jamie Oliver’s even done a TV series about them and there’s now a whole host of air fryer cookbooks available), thanks to their energy efficiency and affordability (most costing as little as 17p per day to run). They can make for a healthier, cheaper alternative to an oven, and thanks to their popularity, internet sleuths and professional chefs alike are finding new and exciting ways to make some of our weeknight favourites, the air fryer way.
From sweet treats like pancakes and cookies to meal-time crowd-pleasers (think chicken, chips and even a roast dinner), an air fryer’s versatility is one of the reasons it stays atop all of our wishlists. And now we turn our attention to everyone’s favourite carb, the potato. Here’s how to make the perfect crispy yet fluffy jacket potato using your air fryer.
As we’re sure you can imagine, making a jacket potato isn’t overly complicated, but to make it as simple as possible we’ve laid out the method in these easy steps.
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Snagging the title for the best air fryer for cooking meat in our review, this mighty machine is not to be missed. With its spacious capacity, this model is similar to the traditional oven, complete with a viewing window for those who like to keep an eye on their cooking. Our tester liked its unique features, noting that the rotisserie function allows you to “cook a 1kg roast chicken in 40 minutes, while a handy drip tray sits underneath for easy cleaning”. Delicious food without the fuss.
Simple, affordable, and reliable are the words that come to mind with this appliance. Picked as the best budget buy in our review this is a great choice for your first air fryer. Ideal for a two-person household thanks to its compact design, it also makes for an unimposing addition to the kitchen countertop for those who are short on space. “Expect delicious succulent meats, roasted vegetables and crispy fries time and again”, says our tester, count us in. It’s bound to help you make the perfect jacket potato.
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