Air Fryer Potato Skins
Air Fryer Potato Skins transform ordinary potatoes into a tasty treat! Your family will love these russet potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, and sour cream perfect for snack time or game day. These are one of our most popular game day snacks.
Air Fryer Potato Skins
Air fryer potatoes are my favorite way to cook potatoes! They are crispy and full of so much flavor and ready in about 30 minutes! But what if I told you that you could transform that potato into an even better treat by making these Air Fryer potato skins?
You and your family are going to love these potato skins cooked in the air fryer as they are crispy and loaded with all your favorite toppings. Once you make these you will want to keep making them again and again.
How to Make Air Fryer Potato Skins
- Scrub and rinse potatoes. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes in the air fryer. Set to 400 degrees for 30 minutes. To check doneness, insert a sharp knife in the middle. Potato is done when the knife goes in easily.
- Remove from air fryer. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes. Slice in half with a sharp knife. Scoop out the middle, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skins. Fill each skin with cheese and bacon.
- Place back into the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and green onions (optional).
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- When choosing your potatoes you want to pick ones that are very firm with smooth skin. You want to avoid potatoes that are soft.
- Be sure to scrub your potatoes really well since you will be eating the skin.
- Pre-cooked bacon saves you lots of time and mess! Use bacon bits or bacon that requires you to just cook it for a few seconds in the microwave.
- You can easily double or triple the recipe if you are serving a crowd.
Storage
You will want to save your leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
These will freeze nicely for up to 3 months before air frying them for the second time. Let these completely cool and then wrap them in foil and then place them in a freezer-safe bag.
Thaw in the fridge and then prepare as directed. Cook for 5 minutes at 400 degrees or until fully heated.
Reheat your potatoes in an Air fryer at 300 degrees for about 5 minutes or until they are warmed all the way through.
You may also reheat them in the microwave for 30-second intervals until your desired temperature.
You can make these up to 2 days ahead of time. Prepare the potatoes as directed by cooking it for 30 minutes. Once done, let them cool and then cover them and place them in the fridge. When you are ready to enjoy, cut it open and prepare as directed.
Air Fryer Potato Skins
Air Fryer Potato Skins transform ordinary potatoes into a tasty treat! Your family will love these russet potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, and sour cream perfect for snack time or game day. These are one of our most popular game day snacks.
Ingredients
- 3 medium-large russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Scrub and rinse potatoes. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes in the air fryer. Set to 400 degrees for 30 minutes. To check doneness, insert a sharp knife in the middle. Potato is done when the knife goes in easily.
- Remove from air fryer. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes. Slice in half with a sharp knife. Scoop out the middle, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skins. Fill each skin with cheese and bacon.
- Place back into the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and green onions (optional).
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 415mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 11g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
