Description
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are a delightful and modern twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe captures the fluffy texture of baked potatoes and combines it with creamy cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and a medley of spices, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a quick and easy side dish. Ideal for family dinners, holiday feasts, or casual get-togethers, these cheesy delights are sure to impress every palate. Enjoy the harmony of flavors as you savor each bite of these loaded potato skins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC) for 3 minutes.
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes; brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Poke holes with a fork.
- Cook the potatoes in the air fryer for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let them cool slightly; then cut in half and scoop out most potato flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the scooped potato with butter, half of the cheese, sour cream, and spices until smooth.
- Fill each potato skin with the mixture, topping with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
- Return to air fryer and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato half (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg