Indulge in crispy, flavorful Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes! Easy, delicious, and sure to become a family favorite!
This easy side dish recipe is the perfect blend of creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and a crispy exterior. All cooked to perfection.
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Creamy and cheesy potatoes are always a win in my house. These air fryer twice baked potatoes are the perfect side dish to chicken, hamburgers, steak...I think you see where I'm going here, right?
These are perfect for big family gatherings since you can prepare them in advance and reheat them effortlessly.
They offer the same delicious taste as my classic Twice Baked Potatoes recipe, but they're ready in under an hour with the air fryer or this recipe for Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato.
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Ingredients
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Recipe Variations
- Experiment with different types of cheese such as Gruyère, Swiss, or smoked Gouda alongside or instead of cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- For this recipe, I used my House Seasoning Recipe but your favorite would work great too.
- 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 Air Fryer Potato Skins recipe.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Rinse potatoes and prick holes with a fork. Arrange in the air fryer basket with space between. Cook at 400°F for 20 minutes, repeating three times, rotating after each cycle.
Prepare the Potato Mixture
Step 2: After the potatoes are fully cooked, take them out of the air fryer and slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides.
Step 3: Combine the potato insides in a mixing bowl with heavy cream, sour cream, seasoning mix, and half of the grated cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Return the mixture to the hollowed-out potatoes and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
Step 5: Reinsert the potatoes into the air fryer and cook at 350°F for an extra 5 minutes.
Step 6: Top with your favorite toppings such as cooked chopped bacon, extra sour cream or chives.
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After stuffing the potatoes, freeze them on a foil-lined tray for 30 minutes before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. To serve, top with cheese and reheat in the air fryer or oven until warmed through.
Storing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Allow the potatoes to cool completely at room temperature. Then wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil to maintain freshness and prevent them from drying out. Place the wrapped potatoes in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and store the container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Place the airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Warm the potatoes until they're heated through. using either the oven or air fryer for a crispy finish. You can also use a microwave for a quicker reheating option.
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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 3 teaspoons House Seasoning Blend; see note below
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Equipment
Method
- Wash the potatoes and using a fork, puncture holes around the whole potato.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket leaving room. Do not overcrowd the potatoes.
- Cook on 400°F for 20 minutes three times, rotating after each 20 minutes.
- When the potatoes are done, remove from the air fryer basket and place on a cutting board.
- Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and using a spoon, scoop out the inside.
- Place the insides of the potatoes in a small mixing bowl and add the half and half, butter, sour cream, seasoning mix and half of the greated cheddar cheese.
- Add the mixture back to the hollowed-out potatoes.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and bake in the air fryer on 350°F for an additional 5 minutes.
- Top with your favorite toppings such as cooked chopped bacon, extra sour cream, cheddar cheese or chives.
Sondra says
These look SO yummy! Can't wait to try your recipe!!
Lois says
Thanks Sondra!