Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with a Microwave Head Start

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with a Microwave Head Start

These baked potatoes use the microwave first and the air fryer second. The microwave starts cooking the center, while the air fryer helps dry and crisp the skin. That two-stage method matters: the listed air-fryer time is not a promise that raw, large potatoes will cook in the same time without the microwave step.

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup

Ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar turn a simple pot of broth into a hearty soup. The potatoes cook before the dairy goes in, which keeps the cheese from boiling for the entire cooking time. There is no flour thickener in this version, so its body comes from the potatoes, melted cheese, and the balance of broth and milk.