Debra Hutt, showroom development and design director at Wren Kitchens, shared: "Using just the oven to cook a jacket potato can take around 30-40 minutes, however, there is a trick to reduce the cooking time but still have a crispy finish.".
Chef's trick to cook jacket potatoes in 15 minutes with crispy skin Jacket potatoes are a classic and versatile meal, perfect for pairing with a variety of flavours.
Now, an expert has revealed a simple two-step method to cut down your jacket potato's cooking time without sacrificing its golden, crispy skin.
Microwave it for five minutes and remove before rinsing the potato again and rubbing the skin with a little olive oil or melted butter.
However, the lengthy cooking time can be a deterrent, especially for larger potatoes that can take up to an hour in the oven.
