Baked Potato Toppings
Give your basic baked potato a gourmet upgrade with one of these smoky, spicy and classic baked potato toppings.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
For the New York Bagel topping
- 2 slices smoked salmon
- 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning mix
- salt to taste
For the Tex Mex topping
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp guacamole
- 2 tbsp pico de gallo or salsa
- 2-3 tortilla chips crushed
- 1 tsp hot sauce I used Cholula
- salt to taste
For the Classic topping
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1-2 tbsp cheddar cheese grated
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bake white or sweet potato. If using white potatoes, wash and prick them with a fork all over, put in the microwave for 10 minutes until mostly cooked through. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Now take the potatoes out of the microwave and brush with olive oil, then put in the oven directly on the rack and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- If using sweet potatoes, wash and dry the potatoes and prick them with the tip of a sharp knife all over. Microwave for 5 minutes on high. Meanwhile preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer and air fry for 10-12 minutes until soft and fluffy on the inside. To check for doneness pierce with a knife there should be no resistance. (The timing will vary depending on the size and circumference of your sweet potatoes. The thicker ones will take longer. If that is the case, simply add a couple of minutes of cooking time.)
- Cut in half lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork, season with salt before adding the suggested above toppings.
Notes
- A great baked potato starts with choosing the right potato. You will want a flory, rather than waxy, variety to get a fluffy centre and crispy skin. Good varieties for baking include Russet, Vivaldi, King Edward and Desiree.
- Before starting to cook them, poke the raw potatoes in a few places with a sharp knife or fork. This allows steam to escape and will stop them from exploding.
- Running short on time? Sticking them in the microwave first cuts the cooking time in half without compromising on taste or texture.
- For a really crunchy and golden potato skin, give the potato an oily coating before popping it in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 2849mg | Potassium: 969mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21722IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg