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4 servings of air fryer potato skins in a black plate.
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Homemade Air Fryer Potato Skins {Extra Crispy!}

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These crispy Air Fryer Potato Skins are an irresistible appetizer that you won't be able to resist! Not only are they easy to make, but they are also incredibly delicious. 😋 Fry it to believe it!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Makes 8

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potatoes medium to large
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Toppings

  • 2 bacon strips crisped and chopped
  • 1 tablespoons scallions chopped
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). If your air fryer has a capacity of 4 quarts or smaller, please see the note for more info.
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • Get the potatoes ready. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow the steam to escape.
    Pricking potato with fork to prevent steam from building up
  • Season each potato with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Massage to incorporate the seasonings.
    Seasoning whole potato with olive oil, salt and pepper
  • Air fry the potatoes for 40-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking. Cook until they are tender. To test, pierce them with a fork. You shouldn't feel any resistance. Once tender, remove them from the air fryer and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
    Baked whole potatoes
  • While air frying the potatoes, prepare the fillings: chop the scallions and shred the cheese, cook the bacon strips and chop them into small bits.
    Potato skin toppings: scallion, bacon bits, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese
  • Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch of potato on the skin.
    Cored baked potatoes / potato boats
  • Then, brush or spray each hollowed-out potato with cooking oil. This step is optional; only do this if you desire crispy potato skins.
    Spraying potato boats with avocado oil
  • Air fry potato skins for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy at 380°F (193°C).
    Crispy potato skins in the air fryer before adding toppings
  • Add the toppings to each halved potato with mozzarella, cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
    Adding toppings to crispy potato skins
  • Place them back in the air fryer and cook for another 2-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and bubbly.
    Baking potato skins in air fryer
  • Serve your air fryer potato skins with a scoop of sour cream topped with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
    4 servings of air fried potato skins in a black plate.

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Notes

  • For 4-quart air fryers and smaller, reduce the cooking temperature to 360°F (182°C). They generate more heat because of the heating element's proximity to the food.
  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 275ºF (135ºC) and then let it cook for 3 minutes.
  • Here’s a guide on how to cook bacon in the air fryer.
  • To test if the whole potatoes are done cooking, pierce them with a fork. You shouldn't feel any resistance.
  • Carefully slice the baked potatoes to prevent the peel from breaking apart. Use a sharp knife.
  • Reserve the scooped-out potato flesh for another use, such as mashed potatoes.
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Vortex Plus to test air frying potato skins. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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