Air Fryer Potato Skins

a round platter of potato skins topped with cheese, sour cream and bacon

5 from 3 votes

You can turn baked potatoes into cheesy, delicious Air Fryer Potato Skins. Nobody can resist this air fryer version of a favorite bar appetizer, topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Ingredients

▢ 1 batch Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
▢ 1 cup Cheddar Jack Cheese shredded, divided
▢ 8 slices Bacon cooked, and chopped
▢ 1/2 cup Sour Cream
▢ Fresh Chives chopped

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 385F/196C.
Cut the cooled baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to carefully remove the potato from the inside, leaving a ¼-inch “rim” attached to the shell.
Brush or spray potatoes with cooking oil. Generously season with salt and pepper.
Place the potatoes into the air fryer basket, skin side up. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly inside each of the potato skins. Cook for 5 more minutes, or until potato skin is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Remove to a plate and repeat with any remaining skins. Load up with sour cream, bacon, more cheese, and chives, and serve warm.

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Notes

Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.

WHAT TYPE OF POTATO IS BEST FOR BAKED POTATOES?

There are several different types of potatoes, but there is one that stands out to us as the best option for air fryer potato skins and baked potatoes in the air fryer.

We liked using starchy potatoes, like russet potatoes, when we make our air fryer potato skins! (even for our air fryer baked potatoes too!)

You can also use more of what we call "all purpose" potatoes, such as Yukon, Blue or Purple Potatoes. Those types of potatoes are great for anything from baking to mashing!

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