Air Fryer Baked Potato Hack: How to Get the Perfect Spud Every Time

Air fryers. Love them or hate them, it’s worth investing in one for this simple kitchen hack: making the perfect baked potato.

People are turning to Google to see if and how they can cook their spuds in the air fryer, with terms like “cooking baked potatoes in the air fryer” surging in searches by more than 5,000% this week.

But don’t worry, Mimi Morley, Senior Recipe Development Manager at food box delivery service, HelloFresh, is on hand to help. She shares an unbeatable hack for making the perfect baked potato every time. 

“I’m not afraid to say it – I’m a bit of an air fryer sceptic. But this hack is unbeatable when it comes to making a mouth-watering baked potato that’s so good, you’ll be the envy of all your friends.”

“All you need is three simple ingredients (plus your favourite toppings), a microwave and an air fryer. And in under 20 minutes, you’ll be eating a delicious British classic. No more waiting around for more than an hour.”

1. Scrub your potato and thoroughly pat it dry.
2. Use a fork to stab holes all around your potato – watch your fingers.
3. Microwave your potato on high for 10 minutes.
4. Once cooked through, put on a board, drizzle with oil and season with salt.
5. Then, carefully cut your potato in half and liberally apply butter to the inside of the potato, using a fork to mash it in. If you’re topping with cheese, you can also add it now.
6. Transfer the potato to your pre-heated air fryer, cut side up for 5 minutes on high.
7. Add your favourite toppings and enjoy!

Mimi continues: “As someone who loves bold flavours, I like to experiment a little with my toppings. Cheese is a staple topping, but why not try a blue cheese instead of cheddar for a little more complexity? It pairs well with a bacon crumb, sour cream and chives, perfectly complementing the crisp skin from our air fryer hack.”

“The world is your oyster when it comes to toppings, so have a little fun.”

Discover more British food recipes or continue your hunt for the perfect potato with HelloFresh today.