Air Fryer Potato Skins
Description
These Air Fryer Potato Skins are made with cooked potatoes and come together in under 10 minutes! Perfect for game day or as a tasty appetizer, they're sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare the potatoes.
- Scrub the russet potatoes clean and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Using a fork, pierce each potato a few times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Lightly brush the potato skins with olive oil, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Season the skins with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place the prepared potatoes in the preheated air fryer basket.
- Air fry for about 30-40 minutes, turning them halfway through, or until the potato skins are crispy and the insides are tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon until crispy in a separate pan or microwave. Once cooked, crumble or chop it into small pieces.
- Allow the cooked potatoes to cool slightly, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Carefully scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving about ¼ inch attached to the skins. Save the scooped-out potato for another use (e.g., mashed potatoes).
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese inside each potato skin.
- Top with the crumbled bacon pieces.
- Return the loaded potato skins to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Carefully remove the hot potato skins from the air fryer.
- Garnish each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped fresh chives.
- Customize your loaded potato skins by adding optional toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Enjoy: Serve your Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins immediately while they are hot and gooey. They make a fantastic appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- These loaded potato skins can be prepared in advance and reheated in the air fryer just before serving.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 14gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 2mg