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Cozy Air Fryer Jacket Potatoes with Garlic Butter

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These air fryer jacket potatoes are a game-changer, delivering perfectly crispy skin and fluffy insides in under 45 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, butter, and garlic, they’re the ultimate cozy side dish for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Chopped chives or green onions (optional)
  • Crispy bacon bits (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the potatoes (5 minutes). Scrub potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat completely dry with a clean kitchen towel. Use a fork to prick each potato about 8-10 times all over.
  2. Season the skins (3 minutes). In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, and pepper. Brush or rub this mixture all over each potato, ensuring every bit of skin is coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer (3 minutes). Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for about 3 minutes.
  4. Air fry the potatoes (35-40 minutes). Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Potatoes are done when skin is deeply golden and crispy, and a knife slides through the center with no resistance.
  5. Make the garlic butter (5 minutes). While potatoes cook, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mash together with a fork until well combined. Set aside at room temperature.
  6. Rest and finish (5 minutes). Let potatoes rest for 3-5 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut a slit down the center of each potato, then gently squeeze the ends to open them up. Add a generous pat of garlic butter.

Notes

Don’t skip the resting step after cooking; it ensures a fluffy interior. For extra crispy skin, make sure potatoes are completely dry before oiling. The garlic butter can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the refrigerator. For a vegan option, use vegan butter or olive oil mixed with garlic and herbs.

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