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Delicious air fryer potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Air Fryer Potato Skins

These Air Fryer Potato Skins are a family favorite that brings everyone together around the table. Quick, crispy, and packed with flavor, they're perfect for game nights or as a tasty snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium potatoes washed and scrubbed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 100 g bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your Air Fryer to 200°C.
  2. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1 cm of flesh.
  3. Brush the potato skins with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the skins in the Air Fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the skins, fill them with cheddar cheese and bacon, and return to the Air Fryer for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts and the skins are crispy.
  6. Serve hot with sour cream and sprinkle with chopped chives.

Notes

Tip: For extra crunch, you can air fry the skins for a few more minutes before adding the toppings!