A medium jacket potato usually takes about 40–55 minutes in an air fryer at around 180–200°C, depending on size and your specific machine. Many home cooks use a quicker hybrid method: part-cook in the microwave, then crisp in the air fryer for 15–25 minutes.

Basic air fryer timing

  • For a medium baking potato at 180–200°C: expect roughly 40–50 minutes, turning halfway.
  • Larger or very thick potatoes can push closer to 55–60 minutes until the centre is fully soft.
  • You know it is done when a skewer or sharp knife slides into the centre with almost no resistance and the skin looks crisp and golden.

Popular quick method

Many recipes now use a “microwave + air fryer” combo so you get fluffy inside and crispy skin in less time.

  1. Microwave the pricked potato on high for about 7–10 minutes until it feels mostly soft.
  1. Rub with a little oil and salt, then air fry at 200°C for 15–25 minutes, turning once, until the skin is crisp.

This can cut the total time to around 25–35 minutes, depending on potato size.

Simple step‑by‑step (air fryer only)

  • Prick the potato several times, rub with a teaspoon of oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  • Air fry in a single layer at 180–200°C for about 40–50 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Start checking after 35–40 minutes; if the centre is still firm, keep going in 5‑minute bursts.

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