Similar heavy tubers
Four potatoes with comparable weight become soft at the same time. Very large pieces need much more time.
International daily cuisine Recipe
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Four similar sized potatoes are punctured several times and cooked without foil. herb quark makes it a simple complete meal.
Total time
58 min
Calories
385 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Crispy shell and loose potato seed
Aluminium foil is not necessary for a crispy oven potato and would dampen the shell rather. Similar heavy tubers cook calculable together. Whether the center is soft, shows a thin knife: It should slide to the center without noticeable resistance.
Vegetarian Dinners
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Recipe
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Large floury potatoes get a crispy shell and a loose centre in the air fryer when they cook oiled all around.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare potatoes
Brush the potatoes thoroughly, rub dry and insert six to eight times each round with a fork.
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2
Season the peel
Rub the tubers with oil and sprinkle with half of the coarse salt. Do not use aluminium foil.
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3
First cooking phase
Preheat air fryer to 195 °C. Place potatoes at a distance and cook for 25 minutes.
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4
Turn
Turn the potatoes with a plier and cook for another 18 to 23 minutes. A knife has to slide slightly to the middle.
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5
Mix herb quark
Meanwhile, mix the curd, yoghurt, chives, parsley, lemon juice, remaining salt and pepper.
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6
Open and fill
Cut potatoes along the length of the fork, gently loosen them up and immediately fill them with herb quark.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Do not wrap in foil
Foil holds steam on the shell and prevents the desired dry, crispy surface.
Cooking sample to the middle
The shell can look finished, although the center is still firm. Use a thin knife to check into the centre.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Place 40 g of smoked salmon per potato on the herb quark and finish with dill and lemon peel.
Replace quark with a mixture of white beans, vegetable yoghurt, lemon juice and chives.
Nutrition per serving
385kcal
60.0 gCarbohydrates
15.0 gProtein
9.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
A potato weighing about 280 g takes about 43 to 48 minutes at 195 °C. Size and variety change the time.
No. Without foil, the shell becomes crispy. Foil retains moisture and produces a soft skin.
Steam can escape through small openings, which reduces the risk of the shell bursting when cooking.
Floating potatoes become particularly loose inside. Predominantly waxy varieties remain somewhat more compact.
Yes. At 180 °C, completely heat for about 8 to 12 minutes; add cold herb quark only afterwards.
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