The humble jacket potato, a beloved classic with its irresistible combination of crispy exterior and fluffy interior, can sometimes be a culinary challenge, especially when using an air fryer. But fear not, fellow potato enthusiasts! A culinary influencer known as ‘Air Fryer Girl’ has unveiled her secret to achieving the perfect air-fried spud, and her method is causing quite a stir.
With over 405,000 followers on Instagram (@airfryergirluk), Air Fryer Girl has made a name for herself by transforming classic dishes into air fryer delights. Her latest video, demonstrating how to cook a jacket potato, has garnered over 5,800 likes, proving its popularity among her followers.
The video opens with a mouthwatering shot of a perfectly cooked jacket potato, generously slathered with melted butter. Air Fryer Girl then takes viewers step-by-step through her process, beginning with a simple yet crucial tip: prick the potato with a fork before cooking. Next, she recommends brushing the potato with sunflower oil and seasoning it with salt and pepper. Finally, she arranges the potato on the air fryer tray and sets it to cook at 180°C for 45 minutes. The result? A potato that is crispy on the outside and unbelievably soft on the inside.
In the caption accompanying her video, Air Fryer Girl enthuses, “Who doesn’t love a Jacket Potato?! Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, every time.” Her followers have expressed their gratitude for the tip, with one commenting, “I’ve yet to perfect a jacket potato in the air fryer. Always comes out hard in the middle.” Another shared their frustrations, saying, “I haven’t had any success with jacket potatoes in the air fryer. And I love a jacket potato. I’ll give this one more try but then I’m afraid it’s back to the gas oven.”
However, some have found innovative solutions, combining different cooking methods. One person suggested, “I do mine half cooked in the microwave and then half in the air fryer. Takes half the time and perfect every time!” Another shared a similar approach, stating, “I like to give my potato ten minutes in the microwave first, then follow your method, but it only needs ten to twelve minutes in the air fryer. Outside crispy and inside soft and fluffy.”
Whether you follow Air Fryer Girl’s method exactly or adapt it to your own preferences, this viral video proves that achieving that perfect jacket potato is possible, even in an air fryer.
