Teresa's Recipes
Air Fryer Potato Skins
Experience the irresistible crunch and flavorful blend of cheese, bacon, and potato in these Air Fryer Potato Skins. This healthier spin on a classic appetizer offers the perfect combination of a crispy exterior, tender interior, and a heavenly cheesy topping. Baked to perfection in an air fryer, this dish is a testament to the fact that delicious can be healthy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 4, thinly sliced Green onions
- 6 strips, cooked and crumbled Bacon
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 medium-sized Potatoes
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 11g
- Carbs: 16g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Sugar: 1g
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- While the air fryer is heating, wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Using a fork, pierce each potato several times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching, and cook for 20-25 minutes. The skins should be crispy and the insides tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool slightly for safe handling.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch layer of potato on the skins.
- Brush the inside and outside of the potato skins with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Place the potato skins back in the air fryer, with the skin side facing up, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove the potato skins from the air fryer and evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon among them.
- Place the filled potato skins back in the air fryer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove the potato skins from the air fryer and top with sliced green onions.
- Serve the air fryer potato skins hot with sour cream on the side for dipping.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon.
- For added flavor, mix some garlic powder, onion powder, or smoked paprika with the salt and pepper before sprinkling on the skins.