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Air Fryer Potato Skins

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Skins with Cheddar and Bacon Topping

Deliciously crispy Air Fryer Potato Skins topped with cheddar and bacon for a perfect appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 potato skin
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 176

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 6 medium Baked potatoes
Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 8 slices Cooked bacon, finely chopped
  • 3 ounces Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 ounces Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped chives

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut each baked potato in half and use a spoon or melon baller to gently scoop out the inside of the potatoes, leaving about a ¼ inch thick border around the edges and on the bottom.
  2. Brush the outside of each potato with olive oil and sprinkle salt over the outside and inside of each potato.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Cooking
  1. Place potato skins in the basket with the skin side down, leaving a small amount of space between them. Cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Open the basket and add 1/4 ounce of cheddar cheese and 1 slice of chopped bacon to each potato skin. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
  3. Remove from basket and top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato skinCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSodium: 540mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize your potato skins with different cheeses or toppings to suit your taste.

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