These Mini Baked Potatoes, also known as baby jacket potatoes, are topped with whipped feta dip and cranberry sauce. This easy recipe makes for a delicious appetizer that can be served hot or cold.
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Make simple mini baked potato canapes that are perfect for entertaining! Potatoes are budget friendly and take on flavour really well.
Small potatoes are tossed in olive oil and seasoned with a little salt and black pepper just before baking. The skin becomes wonderfully crisp whilst the inside remains buttery soft.
The potatoes are then slit open ready to be filled to your hearts desire!
I’ve topped mine with creamy whipped feta and cranberry sauce but you can customise the recipe to suit your taste buds or whatever you have to hand.
For a quick small baked potato recipe, I suggest using the air fryer – you’ll only need to bake for 15 minutes rather than the 45-60 minutes it can take in the oven.
Ingredients
(Full ingredients list wit measurements can be found in the recipe card below)
Mini Potatoes
Olive Oil – or other
Salt and black pepper
Filling: Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip and fresh thyme. Alternatively, use rosemary
Which potatoes can I use?
You may see that mini potatoes are sold under a few different names. Baby potatoes have a waxy texture which is good for holding shape and serving as canapes.
New potatoes
Baby potatoes
Salad potatoes
Baby red potatoes
Baby Yukon gold potatoes
Russet potatoes would not work as they are floury.
Roasted Mini Potatoes Filling Variations
Sour cream and chives dip – homemade or store bought works
Salsa – use store bought or homemade or try this mango pico de gallo
Hummus – such as chestnut, red pepper, or caramelized onion
Cheese – a small slice of cheddar cheese or brie can work really well. Alternatively, top with grated parmesan cheese. You can optionally bake them further to melt the cheese.
Garlic butter with fresh herbs of choice – mix together herbs, fresh garlic or garlic powder and softened butter
How to make Mini Baked Potatoes
Wash the potatoes thoroughly then pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large bowl, toss with oil, salt and pepper.
Bake the potatoes either in the air fryer, oven or microwave (steps below)
Once the roasted baby potatoes have cooled just enough to handle, cut a small slit through the potato lengthways using a sharp knife.
Add a small spoon of whipped feta and cranberry inside the potato and finish with fresh thyme. (Or filling of choice).
Serve warm or cold in a serving tray.
Air Fryer Mini Baked Potatoes
Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air Fry at 200C/400F for around 10-15 minutes. Exact times will vary based on the size of the potatoes and your air fryer model.
The potatoes should have a golden brown skin and be fork tender in the middle.
Oven Baked Mini Potatoes
Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet.
Bake in the centre of a preheated oven at 200C or 400F for approximately 40-50 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Microwave Mini Baked Potatoes
Place the washed baby potatoes on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender.
I recommend giving them a minute or so in the air fryer or a couple of minutes in the oven to crisp up but this is optional.
Serving suggestions and other appetizers
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Puff Pastry
Baked Sweet Potato Crisps with Orange Oil and Thyme
Storage
Potatoes are perishable so do not leave them out for too long. Store them away in the fridge as soon as you are able to.
Refrigerator – store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container and eat within 2 days. If possible, store the filling separately.
Freezer – I do not recommend freezing as it will alter the texture of the potatoes.
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Mini Baked Potatoes (Oven, Air Fryer and Microwave Method)
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 air fryer or oven or microwave
- 1 Baking sheet if using oven
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 25 baby potatoes aka mini potatoes, small potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or oil of choice
- salt and black pepper
Filling
- ½ cup cranberry whipped feta dip
- thyme fresh, for garnishing
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly then pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, toss with oil, salt and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes either in the air fryer, oven or microwave (steps below)
- Once the roasted baby potatoes have cooled just enough to handle, cut a small slit through the potato lengthways using a sharp knife.
- Add a small spoon of whipped feta and cranberry inside the potato and finish with fresh thyme. (Or filling of choice).
- Serve warm or cold in a serving tray.
Air Fryer Mini Baked Potatoes
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry at 200C/400F for around 10-15 minutes. Exact times will vary based on the size of the potatoes and your air fryer model.
- The potatoes should have a golden brown skin and be fork tender in the middle.
Oven Baked Mini Potatoes
- Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the centre of a preheated oven at 200C or 400F for approximately 40-50 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Microwave Mini Baked Potatoes
- Place the washed baby potatoes on a microwave safe plate.
- I recommend giving them a minute or so in the air fryer or a couple of minutes in the oven to crisp up.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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These baby potatoes looks so cute! They are definitely a tasty snack for the upcoming holiday season. I cannot wait to try it out!
These mini potatoes are so easy and fun! Perfect for serving as a party appetizer. Can’t wait to make them again!
I followed the air-fryer method, and it was perfect. The potatoes came out delicious, the toppings were a great addition, thank you!
These mini baked potatoes are a game-changer for quick and delicious snacks!
These Mini Baked Potatoes are so delicious and perfect for entertaining over the festive season. I prepared them in my air fryer and they were just so good!
Those Mini Baked Potatoes with feta and cranberry sauce were a total hit! Served them as a festive appetizer, and they disappeared in a flash. Thanks a million for sharing this tasty and adorable recipe—it added a perfect touch to our holiday gathering! 🥔🧀🍒😋
These mini potatoes are super cute, delicious, and make a festive appetizer
This is such a unique way to make potatoes. And so pretty to serve on a holiday table!
OMGosh so adorable and SO tasty! These were perfect for our holiday brunch! I wanted to add a potato but wasn’t sure which way to go. These were perfect for the party as everyone loved them!
These mini baked potatoes are brilliant! I made them on Christmas Eve and they disappeared super fast!