Description
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy mashed potato filling with crispy cheese and savory bacon. This quick and convenient recipe transforms traditional twice-baked potatoes into a delightful side dish that is perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With the air fryer, you achieve a beautifully crisp exterior while keeping the insides creamy and flavorful. These customizable potato halves can be topped with your favorite ingredients, making them a hit with family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes; brush with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Poke holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender.
- Cool for about 10 minutes, then cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the scooped potato flesh with butter, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fill each potato skin with the mixture, top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
- Return to the air fryer for an additional 5-7 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 potato (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg