Air fryer jacket potatoes with cheesy beans
Crisp-skinned, fluffy jacket potatoes topped with hot baked beans and melted cheese, without heating the oven.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.82 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Scrub the potatoes and prick them all over with a fork. Rub with the oil and salt.
- 2
Heat the air fryer to 190C. Cook the potatoes for 40 minutes, turning halfway.
40 min - 3
They are done when the skin is crisp and a knife slides in easily. Give them 5 to 10 minutes more if not.
7 min - 4
Warm the beans in a small pan for 4 minutes, until hot and bubbling.
4 min - 5
Split the potatoes, add the butter, then spoon over the beans and scatter on the cheese. Pop back in the air fryer for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
2 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.