Make crispy and delicious air fryer potato skins in minutes! This easy recipe is perfect for game day or any occasion.
Skip the deep fryer and the oven! This easy method delivers a perfectly crispy outside while keeping the insides fluffy and ready to be piled high with all your favorite toppings!
Get ready to ditch the greasy game-day snacks and embrace a healthier, quicker way to enjoy this classic recipe.
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Craving crispy, cheesy potato skins but don't want to wait forever for the oven? Good news!
You can have those golden brown, perfectly loaded potato skins on the table in minutes thanks to the magic of your air fryer.
This recipe is not only faster than the traditional oven method, but it also delivers incredible flavor and texture.
Looking for more easy appetizers? Try my Bacon Wrapped Cheese Jalapenos, Honey Garlic Wings, and even my Warm Bacon and Cheese Dip. Yum!
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Easy Air Frying Tips for Success
Choose the Right Potatoes: For this recipe I used Russet potatoes. They have a high starch content which makes them nice and crispy.
Poke Holes to Prevent Exploding: It's always a good idea to pierce the potatoes all over with a fork before air frying. The piercing allows the steam to escape and helps the skins crisp up nicely.
Season the Potatoes: You can use your favorite seasonings all the ones I have listed below in the recipe card. Or try my House Seasoning Recipe! Don't forget salt and pepper!
Spray the Air Fryer Basket with Oil: This will help the potato skins to get crispy.
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Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
- Experiment with different types of cheese such as Gruyère, Swiss, or smoked Gouda alongside or instead of cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- To make it vegetarian-friendly, skip the bacon and instead add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or roasted bell peppers to the filling.
- For a barbecue flavor, pour barbecue sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle them with crumbled bacon.
- If you love this recipe, you'll also enjoy my Twice Baked Potatoes recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pierce the potatoes with a fork. Then coat the potatoes in oil and cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 30 minutes. Test to see if the potatoes are done by piercing with a fork with no resistance.
Step 2: Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Leave some of the potato in tact around the edges.
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After baking, scoop out some of the potato with a small spoon or melon baller. This makes the potato skins like little bowls, perfect for holding all the yummy toppings!
Step 3: Brush the potato halves with oil then mix the seasonings together and season. Top each potato skin with cheese and bacon pieces.
Air Fryer Instructions
Step 4: Cook the potato skins in the air fryer at 350°F for 10 minutes to melt the cheese and crisp up the edges. Let them rest in the air fryer for 5 minutes once done cooking.
Step 5: Garnish the potato skins with chopped green onion and serve with ranch dressing.
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Recipe FAQ's
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To get crispy potato skins in the air fryer, make sure your potatoes are dry, don't overcrowd the basket, and cook them long enough at the right temperature, flipping halfway through.
Russet potatoes are generally the best choice for air fryer potato skins. They have thick skins that crisp up nicely in the air fryer and fluffy insides that are perfect for scooping out and filling with your favorite toppings.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: Leftover air fryer potato skins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: You can also place the container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Thaw and Reheat: To reheat potato skins in the air fryer, preheat to 350°F, arrange them in a single layer in the basket, and heat for 3-5 minutes until crispy. For frozen skins, reheat for 5-7 minutes.
More Recipes You'll Love!
Check out my recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes also made in the air fryer. Or you might like this recipe for Smoked Loaded Potato Skins.
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Air Fryer Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 7 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry dill
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- chopped green onion for garnish
Equipment
Method
- Wash the potatoes to remove any dirt.
- Coat the potatoes in the oil and place them in an air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400° for 30 minutes. Make sure they are cooked by poking with a fork with no resistance.
- Cut the potatoes in half long ways and scoop out the insides forming a boat. Leave about a ¼” of potato.
- Mix your spices, spray or brush the potatoes with oil, and season.
- Sprinkle a good amount of cheese and bacon in each potato and season the top with the remaining spices.
- Place back in the air fryer basket and cook at 350° for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and potato edges are crispy. Let rest in air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Remove and garnish with the green onions. Serve with ranch as a dipping sauce.
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