Description
Twice baked potatoes cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Enjoy creamy, cheesy goodness with crispy toppings in every bite. Try them now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce them several times with a fork. Place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer attached to the skin.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, milk, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, half of the sliced green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the potato skins with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Place the stuffed potato halves back in the air fryer basket and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish the twice baked potatoes with the remaining crumbled bacon and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Ensure to preheat the air fryer before cooking to ensure even crisping of the potato skins.
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture and flavor in this recipe.
- Customize the filling with your favorite ingredients such as different cheeses, herbs, or vegetables.
- Monitor the cooking time closely to prevent the potatoes from overcooking or burning.
- Serve the twice baked potatoes hot as a delicious side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 52 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Twice Baked Potatoes Using an Air Fryer
