A chef from the four-star Gaucho restaurant has shared a three-ingredient topping for jacket potatoes that costs less than £5. The recipe, by Anthony Ekizian, offers a gourmet twist on the classic British comfort food using goat's cheese, crème fraîche and chives.
The method involves scrubbing and forking large potatoes, coating them in olive oil, salt and pepper, then air frying at 200°C for 35-40 minutes. Meanwhile, the filling is made by mixing goat's cheese and crème fraîche with half the chopped chives, seasoning to taste.
Optional bacon can be added to the air fryer at the halfway point. Once the potatoes are cooked, they are scored and pried open, then filled with the cheese mixture. A knob of butter may be added for extra creaminess. The remaining chives are scattered on top, with a final drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper before serving hot.
