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Air Fryer Potato Skins

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Extraordinarily crispy and delicious potato skins made in the air fryer! This simple appetizer recipe is perfect for game day, or really any day. Loaded with melty cheddar cheese, crunchy bacon, sour cream, and fresh sliced green onions!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients Needed

  • 3 russet potatoes (cooked and cut in half)
  • spray cooking oil
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)

Instructions

  • Scoop out some of the inside flesh from each potato half, leaving about 1/2-inch flesh in each potato.
    air fryer potato skins step 1
  • Lightly coat inside of air fryer basket or tray with spray cooking oil, place potato halves in an even layer in basket or tray. Cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
  • Once crispy, evenly sprinkle potato skins with shredded cheese, then top with crumbled bacon. Cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Top potato skins with sour cream and sliced green onions, serve warm.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 20g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 19g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 505mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg