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Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes Foil Packet opened and showing the reader the melted cheese on the potatoes.

Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes Foil Packet

3.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Cheesy Bacon Potatoes are a breeze to make in the air fryer. These delicious bites are packed with crispy potatoes, savory bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of onion. Let me show you how simple it is to prepare this irresistible dish!

Ingredients 

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by scrubbing your potatoes, dry them with a paper towel.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut your potato into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the sliced potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Lay your foil out, cutting 4 pieces large enough to fold your potatoes around them.
  • Add about 1/4 of the potatoes to each pack, making four foil packs.
  • Close the foil packs closed by folding up the sides and pinching the edges to seal.
  • Set into the potato packages air fryer for 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  • I checked my potatoes at around 12 minutes, and they were done, so I removed them from the air fryer and, topped them with shredded cheese, and returned to the air fryer for a couple of minutes until the cheese melted.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 782mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg