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 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: air fryer potato skins, how to make potato skins, potato skin in air fryer, potato skins air fryer, potato skins recipe
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.
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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