Air-Fryer Crispy Potato Skins: 10 Minute Magic
Make delicious, crispy potato skins in your air fryer. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 potato skins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Prick them all over with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell.
- Place the potato shells back in the air fryer basket, cut-side up.
- Air fry for another 5-7 minutes, until the shells are golden and crispy.
- Fill each potato skin with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Air fry for 2-3 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- You can add other toppings like sour cream, salsa, or jalapeños.
- Make sure not to overcook the potatoes in the first step, or they might become too mushy to hold their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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