Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
These Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are a delicious and crispy twist on a classic side dish. Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with cheese, bacon, and green onions, then baked until golden and bubbly in the air fryer. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes and pat dry. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
- Prepare Filling: Cut the tops off the cooked potatoes and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin shell. Mash the potato flesh with sour cream, cheese, bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Potatoes: Spoon the filling back into the potato shells and top with additional cheese.
- Air Fry: Return the stuffed potatoes to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like jalapenos, herbs, or different types of cheese.
- Make sure to prick the potatoes with a fork before cooking to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
