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Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins
Andrew Fowler

Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium russet potatoes about 8 oz each, scrubbed and dried
  • 2 tsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt divided
  • 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • 3 oz sharp cheddar grated
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Fork-pierce potatoes; rub with 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 40 to 50 minutes, turning halfway, until easily pierced.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium 7 to 9 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towel; set aside.
  3. Cool potatoes 8 minutes; halve lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4-inch walls attached to skins. Reserve flesh for another use.
  4. Brush all surfaces of 4 shells with remaining oil; add remaining salt. Cook 2 shells hollow-side down at 400°F for 5 minutes; turn hollow-side up and cook 4 minutes.
  5. Fill each of the 2 crisp shells with one-quarter of cheddar and cooked bacon. Air fry at 375°F for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts. Transfer to plates; repeat crisping and filling with remaining 2 shells, cheddar, and bacon.
  6. Plate; top each with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Serve one loaded half per side portion.