A home chef has shared his method for cooking a jacket potato in just 10 minutes, and it’s far quicker than using an oven or air fryer. He also showed how to get perfect melted butter every time
For those who crave the simple pleasures of a jacket potato but can’t stand the wait, there’s good news.
A savvy cook has revealed a nifty trick to whip up this comfort food classic in just 10 minutes. The main gripe with baked potatoes is the time they take to cook, but Josh Elkin, a culinary expert on TikTok, has wowed his followers with his quickfire method.
Josh demonstrates that using a microwave slashes the cooking time compared to an oven or air fryer, without compromising on that dreamy fluffy centre begging for a dollop of butter.
Kicking things off, he gives the spud a good scrub to banish any dirt, then jabs it with a fork to create vents. Next, he zaps it in the microwave for five minutes, flips it, and gives it another five-minute blast.
Once out of the microwave, Josh beheads the top of the potato to reveal its cloud-like interior. He then shares his genius hack for perfect butter distribution: make diagonal incisions across the potato, flip it, and repeat in the opposite direction.
His explanation is clear: “Then you end up getting this diagonal cut pattern. That’s how to make a baked potato in 10 minutes with even butter distribution.”
The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans hailing the technique as revolutionary. One TikTok user exclaimed: “I love it. Total game changer,” while another was simply astounded: “OMG!!! I love it.”
One impressed viewer gushed about the potato prep method: “The slicing technique is life changing,” while another shared their personal experience, suggesting a tweak for even better results: “I actually tried it.. it’s so GOOD. I recommend 6 minutes though..to be even softer.”
Potatoes are a staple that can keep for ages in your pantry, but there’s always been a bit of confusion about the best way to store them. The debate was reignited by one woman on TikTok after she spotted a puzzling symbol on her spud packet.
TikToker @bethking61 confessed her assumption that potatoes belonged in the cupboard until she noticed something unusual on her bag of white potatoes. She zoomed in on a fridge icon with the instruction: “At home store below 5°C.”
Convinced that potatoes should be stashed away in a cupboard, she was thrown for a loop by this revelation, and it turns out she wasn’t the only one scratching their head. Several viewers echoed her sentiment.
In her video, she expressed her surprise with the text: “Surely no?” and pondered aloud: “Does anyone else keep their potatoes in the fridge? Is this NEW? Is my whole life a lie..”
Her caption reflected her astonishment: “Maybe i have been living under a rock but i always thought they belonged in a dark cupboard.”
The comments section was divided; some staunchly supported the cupboard camp, while others were swayed towards refrigeration.