How to Cook Jacket Potatoes in an Air Fryer

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Discover the easiest way to enjoy perfectly cooked jacket potatoes with this air fryer method. How to cook jacket potatoes in an air fryer has never been simpler. Say goodbye to oven-baked wait times and hello to crispy, fluffy potatoes ready in under an hour. Air fryer recipes make meal prep easy, and this healthy and delicious recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves exploring Ninja Foodi recipes.

Perfect as a side dish or hearty main, these air-fried potatoes are a versatile addition to your mealtime routine. Whether you’re a seasoned air fryer user or new to air fryer vegetable recipes, you’ll love how effortlessly these potatoes turn out.

Gluten-free and dairy-free doesn’t mean flavor-free! These easy air fryer jacket potatoes are the perfect blank canvas for your favorite toppings. Keep them plain and simple, or load them up with grass-fed butter, cheese (vegan or not), sour cream, chili, or anything your heart desires.

What is a Jacket Potato

Jacket potatoes are simply baked potatoes with a fancy name. They’re cooked in their skin until crispy and golden on the outside, with a fluffy, tender interior. Think of them as a versatile canvas for your favorite toppings.

What You Need to Make An Air Fryer Jacket Potato

To make these tasty taters you only need a few simple ingredients.

• 2 medium-large potatoes
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

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You will also need an air fryer. I’m using the Ninja Foodi all-in-one air fryer, and pressure cooker countertop appliance to make these jacket potatoes. You can achieve similar results by following these steps in any comparable air fryer.

Ingredient Tips and Swaps

When it comes to making the perfect air fryer baked potatoes you really can use just about any type of potato. For the sake of this step-by-step guide, I am using medium-sized russet potatoes, but you can use sweet potatoes or even small potatoes like red potatoes. Keep in mind the size of your potatoes may alter the cooking time. Smaller potatoes may cook in less time than large or medium potatoes for example. 

For the seasoning, you can swap out the garlic powder for your favorite simple spice blend like paprika or dried parsley if you’d like. That part is a personal preference. 

Best Way to Cook Jacket Potatoes in an Air Fryer

First, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Select the ‘air crisp’ function, set the temperature to 400, and press start.

While the air fryer heats up, prepare the potatoes. First, wash and dry the potatoes. Dry them with a paper towel. 

Next, poke holes into the potatoes with a fork, or the tip of a sharp knife. Poking holes in the spuds serve two purposes: 

• Prevents exploding: As the potato heats up, steam builds up inside. Poking holes allows this steam to escape, reducing the risk of the potato exploding in your air fryer.
• Ensures even cooking: The holes can help distribute heat more evenly throughout the potato, resulting in a more consistently cooked interior.

Then drizzle a little oil onto the potatoes. Coating potatoes in oil before air frying is essential for achieving that crispy, golden-brown exterior. Here’s why:

• Conducts heat: Oil helps to transfer heat evenly to the potato’s surface, promoting browning and crispy skin.
• Flavor enhancer: Oil can also help to enhance the flavor of the potatoes by carrying seasonings and spices.
• Moisture barrier: A light coating of oil can help prevent the potatoes from drying out during the air frying process.

By creating a barrier between the hot air and the potato, the oil helps to lock in moisture and develop a delicious, crunchy crust.

Next, add the seasoning of choice. I am using a little sea salt and garlic powder. Rub the spices all over the potatoes. 

Place the prepared potatoes into the preheated air fryer. You can use the air fryer basket or the wire rack. I’m using the wire rack to maximize hot air circulation for evenly cooked and crispy potatoes.

How Long to Cook Jacket Potatoes in an Air Fryer

Again, make sure to select the Air Crisp air fryer setting. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, and set the cooking time for a total of 40-50 minutes. Time will vary slightly based on the size of the potato. Larger potatoes will need closer to 50 minutes, while smaller ones won’t require as much time. Press start.

At the halfway point, carefully flip the potatoes over using a pair of silicone tongs.

Your jacket potatoes are ready when:

• A fork slides in easily: The potato should be tender all the way through.
• The skin is crispy: The exterior should be golden brown and slightly crunchy.
• The internal temperature reaches 208-211°F (98-99°C)

The air fryer jacket potatoes are very hot. Remove them with the tongs.

Transfer the perfect baked potato to a plate. It’s best to let the jacket potatoes rest for a few minutes before cutting them open. This allows the intense heat to dissipate slightly, preventing the steam from escaping too rapidly and making the potato flesh soggy. Letting them rest also makes them easier to handle without burning your fingers.

Once rested, slice your jacket potato open and fluff the insides with a fork. This creates a fluffy, airy texture perfect for loading with your favorite toppings.

Jacket Potatoes in a Ninja Air Fryer

This is the best way to cook jacket potatoes in the Ninja air fryer. It is easy, and quick, and makes the best air fryer jacket potato.

Uncover the magic of fluffy insides and crispy potato skins with this air fryer baked potato recipe. Say goodbye to oven-baked potatoes and wait times and hello to perfectly cooked potatoes in minutes. This method delivers tender, fluffy potato flesh encased in a deliciously crunchy exterior – a true testament to the power of air fryer potatoes.

Enjoy your baked potato plain, with salt and pepper, or get creative and dress it up. I love to add dairy-free sour cream and dried chives.

The skin of the potato is deliciously crispy with a hint of salt and garlic while the inside is perfectly fluffy. Once you try this method it will become the only way you make jacket potatoes ever again.

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