Air Fryer Potato Skins
These air fryer potato skins start with baked russet potatoes that are scooped out, lightly seasoned, brushed with oil, and air fried until crispy. Then, they are topped with cheddar cheese and air fried again until the cheese melts. They make the perfect appetizer for game days, parties, or as a delicious side dish.
Equipment
- Air fryer I used Ninja
Ingredients
- 3 baked potatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or other cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced chives
- 3 tablespoons bacon bits
Instructions
- Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch or more attached to the skin.
- Brush each potato half inside and outside with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt paprika, garlic powder and some black pepper. If the skin was previously salted while baking the potatoes, season only the insides.
- Preheat air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400°F. Place the potato halves in the air fryer basket, skin side down. Air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F. Sprinkle each potato skin with shredded cheese. Air fry for 1 minute at 375°F until the cheese melts.
- Top the potato skins with diced chives, bacon bits, sour cream or any other toppings.
Notes
To bake the potatoes:
- wash and dry them with a paper towel. Poke them with a fork, rub with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Bake on a baking pan lined with parchment paper for about 1 hour or until the fork goes in with little to no resistance.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 6.5gProtein: 4gFat: 9.2gSodium: 502mg
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