Loaded Potato Skins (TGI Friday’s CopyCat)
Description
Loaded Potato Skins (TGI Friday’s Copycat) are crispy, golden potato halves packed with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. This easy recipe brings all the classic flavors you love from the restaurant right to your kitchen. Perfect as a snack or appetizer for any occasion!
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