Description
Deliciously crispy air fryer potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Sour cream, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under cold water and poke holes in them with a fork.
- Brush the potatoes with olive oil, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the prepared potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 35-40 minutes until tender.
- Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before slicing them in half.
- Use a spoon to scoop out some of the insides, leaving a thin layer to maintain their structure.
- Brush the hollowed skins with olive oil and season them once more with salt.
- Pop the skins back into the air fryer for an additional 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the skins from the air fryer and fill each with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve with a generous dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Try different toppings like jalapeños or various cheeses for custom flavors. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato skins
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato skins, air fryer, appetizers, comfort food, game day snacks