Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins
The best crunchy air fryer loaded potato skins is this quick & easy recipe. This 30-minute appetizer or side is great for game day, parties, or dinner. Use baked potatoes & stuff with crispy bacon & melted cheddar cheese. Don't forget all the best toppings like sour cream & chives, dips, & more. Including how to bake, scoop, & cook potato skins with time & temperature steps to cook these TGI Friday's copycat recipe to perfection.
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 leftover cooked baked potatoes medium russets about 4"
- 4 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chives
Instructions
- If your potatoes are not using leftover potatoes, bake them in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave. They need to be fork-tender and cooked all the way through. Let them cool completely before moving on.
- Cook the bacon in the oven, microwave, or toaster oven. Or cook the strips of bacon in a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Using tongs, flip after cooking for 4 minutes & continue cooking on the other side until crispy and done. Place cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Once cool, crumble and set aside.
- Shred the cheddar cheese & mince the chives if needed.
- Once the potatoes are cool and easy to touch, slice each one in the middle horizontally. Using a spoon, scoop out about ⅔ of the flesh in the middle. Be sure to leave enough potato on the edges & bottom.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375° and set the timer to 10 minutes.
- Spray both sides of the skins with avocado oil spray.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, add them to your air fryer. Keep them in a single layer and leave space between them if you have room. This allows the hot heat to circulate around all the skin & edges for a crispier bite.
- Let them cook for 4 minutes. Once they are halfway done cooking, carefully open the air fryer. Sprinkle cheese into each one. Close and let them continue to cook & for the cheese to melt.
- They are ready when they have crispy skin, brown edges, & the cheddar is melted. Add more time if you like them more well done & crunchier. Using tongs, carefully remove and place them on a plate.
- Serve with sour cream, chives, & other toppings or dips. I share a ton of yummy ideas above.
Notes
STORING & REHEATING:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 30 days.
- Reheat homemade potato skins easily in the air fryer. Preheat to 350° and warm them up for 5 minutes.
- Use a variety of toppings - DIY!
- Try vegan cheese or sour cream for dietary needs or preferences.
- Use turkey bacon instead of pork.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mg
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