A renowned chef from a top London restaurant has shared a simple yet spectacular recipe that transforms the classic jacket potato into a gourmet experience for less than a fiver. Anthony Ekizian, the culinary director at the four-star Gaucho restaurant, known for its premium Argentinian cuisine, has introduced a creamy, three-ingredient filling that elevates the humble spud.
From Humble Spud To Restaurant-Worthy Meal
The jacket potato is a beloved British comfort food, but it can often become repetitive with the usual beans or cheese. This new approach, inspired by chef Anthony Ekizian's cookbook, breathes exciting new life into the staple. While Ekizian uses sweet potatoes, the method works perfectly with traditional white potatoes, creating a dish that is both fluffy and hearty with a fresh, creamy centre.
The Simple, Three-Ingredient Gourmet Filling
The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The entire filling requires just three core components: 150g of goat’s cheese, 100g of crème fraîche, and two tablespoons of chopped chives. Combined, these ingredients create a rich, tangy, and herbaceous paste that melts beautifully into the hot potato. Optional crispy bacon pieces can be added for extra texture and flavour.
How To Create The Perfect Air Fryer Jacket Potato
To achieve the ideal crispy skin and fluffy interior, the recipe recommends using an air fryer. Start by scrubbing two large potatoes and pricking them all over with a fork. Coat them generously in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper before air frying at 200°C for 35-40 minutes.
While the potatoes cook, mix the goat's cheese and crème fraîche in a bowl, stirring in half the chives and seasoning. If using bacon, add it to the air fryer tray around the 20-minute mark. Once cooked, let the potatoes cool slightly before scoring them open and adding a knob of butter for extra indulgence.
Dollop the creamy cheese mixture into each potato, allowing it to melt into the flesh. Finish with the remaining chives, a final drizzle of olive oil, and another twist of black pepper. The result is a restaurant-quality jacket potato that costs less than £5 to prepare, proving that gourmet dining can be both easy and affordable.
