Description
Perfectly crispy air fryer jacket potatoes with a fluffy interior, slathered with a flavorful garlic herb butter. Ready in under 40 minutes, this simple recipe delivers comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for finishing
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Scrub each potato thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel. Use a fork to prick each potato 6-8 times all over.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Use a pastry brush or your hands to rub this mixture all over each potato, coating every bit of skin.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Cook at 400°F for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is deeply golden and crispy and a fork slides easily into the center.
- While the potatoes cook, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, rosemary (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Use a fork to mash and stir until evenly distributed.
- When the potatoes are done, carefully remove them from the air fryer using tongs. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep cross into the top of each potato, then gently squeeze the sides to open it up.
- Place a generous dollop of garlic herb butter into each potato while still hot. Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt and extra chopped chives if desired.
Notes
For extra-crispy skin, let the potatoes sit in the air fryer for an extra 2-3 minutes after cooking. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed. Dry potatoes thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Let butter soften naturally at room temperature; do not microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato with 1 tabl
- Calories: 285
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
Keywords: air fryer jacket potatoes, crispy potato skins, garlic herb butter, easy side dish, comfort food, gluten-free