Description
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are the perfect blend of creamy and crispy, making them an irresistible side dish or main course. With a delectable filling of cheese, sour cream, and crumbled bacon, these potatoes are quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. The air fryer not only speeds up the cooking process but also ensures perfectly crisp skins and fluffy interiors without excess oil. Enjoy these delightful potatoes fresh from the air fryer, topped with green onions or any of your preferred garnishes.
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, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Poke holes in each potato.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC). Cook the potatoes for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let cool for 10 minutes; cut each potato in half and scoop out most of the flesh.
- In a bowl, mash the scooped potato with butter, sour cream, spices, and 1.5 cups of cheese until smooth.
- Fill potato skins with the mixture, top with remaining cheese and bacon bits, then return to the air fryer for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato half (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg