Sides, Starters

Cheesy Baked Potatoes

  • Prep 15 mins
  • Air fry 23 mins
  • Roast 45 mins
  • Total 1h 23 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 4

TIP These are great to make ahead by preparing the potatoes and leaving the last round of air fry for right before serving

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  • 4 large baking potatoes (250g to 300g each), prick all over
  • 1 onion, peeled and diced
  • 200g smoked bacon, cut into little pieces
  • 100g Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 100g Cheddar cheese, cut in slices
  • 2 tbs tablespoons crème fraîche
  • Salt and pepper, as desired
  • Step 1

    Insert crisper plate in the Zone 1 drawer and place the potatoes inside. Place thermometer horizontally, past the minimum insertion line into centre of potato. Select target temperature Well. START MONITORING.  Without the crisper plate, place the onions and bacon in the Zone 2 drawer, mix and insert into the unit. 

  • Step 2

    Select Zone 1, then turn the dial to select ROAST, set the temperature to 200°C and the cooking time to 45 minutes. Select Zone 2, then turn the dial to select AIR FRY, set the temperature to 200°C and the cooking time to 20 minutes. Select SYNC. Press the dial to start cooking. 

  • Step 3

    After 20 minutes, turn the potatoes. After another 15 minutes, stir the contents of drawer 2. 

  • Step 4

    Cooking is complete, when potatoes reach 99°C. Let the potatoes cool, then cut them in half and scoop potato with a spoon. 

  • Step 5

    In a bowl, mash the potato filling, crème fraîche, bacon, onion, grated cheddar, salt and pepper, as desired. Stuff the potato skins with mixture. Used the sliced cheddar to top each stuffed potato. 

  • Step 6

    Insert a crisper plate in the drawer in Zone 2, divide the potatoes between the two drawers and insert into the unit. Turn the dial to select AIR FRY, set the temperature to 200°C and the cooking time to 8 minutes. Select MATCH. Press the dial to start cooking. 

  • Step 7

    Once cooking is complete, use silicone tongs to place the potatoes on a plate and serve immediately with a salad.