The "perfect" baked potato recipe has been revealed by a home cook in step-by-step detail; all depends on your cooking technique. She says her potatoes have fluffy inside and crispy outside.
A classic comfort food, baked potatoes are prized for their adaptability and filling nature. Perfect balance of fluffy inside and crunchy skin can be elusive, though.
But not to worry; a viral TikHub hack claims to have solved the formula to the ideal roasted potato every time. Though Jess, a TikHub user under jessthomofit, is well-known for her healthy recipe sharing, her baked potato method is attracting most attention.
She shows a "secret" process to guarantee perfect finish. Before anything else, Jess says, give your potato a couple nice pricks with a fork then zap it in the microwave for five minutes.
She spritzes it with olive oil spray for an even layer after this fast pre-cook, seasons it with salt, and tightly packs it in foil. This approach works for both team oven and air fryer.
Jess shows just how easy it is to copy her method at home, and the potato looks so good. The video has attracted almost 3,000 views since it was posted, and people are keen to comment on the recipe.
One person voiced thanks, saying, "Thank you. I've been trying to get mine to crisp up and there's nothing worse than a mushy baked potato, is there?"
Another individual asked, "Does it cook wrapped in foil in the air fryer? Once, I experimented with foil-wrapped sausages but they didn't seem to cook." Jess then gave her recommendation, "Yep. Cooks fantastic and prevent the skin from becoming unduly burned and crusty."
Looking further into the comments, Jess said she usually begins by microwave heating the potato for roughly five minutes on a 700W gadget. She also said that if you choose to bake them in a standard oven, they can require more than forty-five minutes to get thoroughly done.