Description
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining the classic flavors of twice-baked potatoes with the convenience and health benefits of air frying. These fluffy, creamy potatoes are filled with rich cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and savory seasonings, all encased in a perfectly crispy skin. In just 45 minutes, you can serve these delightful potatoes as a side dish for any meal or gathering, impressing your family and friends with their deliciousness. Perfectly customizable, you can top them with sour cream or fresh herbs to match your taste. Get ready to elevate your potato game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Wash and dry potatoes; coat with olive oil and salt.
- Air fry potatoes for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then cut in half and scoop out the flesh.
- Mash potato flesh with butter, seasonings, sour cream, and 1½ cups cheddar until smooth.
- Fill potato skins with mixture; top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
- Air fry stuffed potatoes for an additional 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg