Description
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are a delicious and innovative take on the classic dish that combines convenience with flavor. This recipe offers a creamy, cheesy filling encased in a perfectly crispy skin, all thanks to the air fryer. Ideal for family dinners, holiday feasts, or as a comforting snack, these potatoes are sure to impress everyone at the table. With quick preparation and customizable toppings, they are not just easy to make but also versatile enough to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 1–2 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
- Optional: crumbled bacon and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (204°C).
- Wash the potatoes, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and poke holes with a fork.
- Cook in the air fryer for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then cut in half and scoop out most of the flesh.
- In a bowl, mash the potato flesh and mix with butter, seasonings, cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fill each potato skin with the mixture and top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
- Return to the air fryer for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato half (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg