Indulge in a delightful twist on a timeless favorite: Twice-baked potatoes, expertly prepared in your air fryer. This innovative approach delivers all the rich, creamy satisfaction you know and love, with a healthier and crispier result.
Ingredients
- Baking potatoes (Russet or Idaho)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Butter, softened
- Sour cream
- Milk (optional)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cooked bacon (optional)
- Chives, chopped (optional)
- Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Using a fork, pierce the skin of each potato several times.
2. Air Fry the Potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Brush the potatoes lightly with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking.
3. Cool and Scoop: Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool slightly (about 10-15 minutes). Carefully cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh from the potato skins, leaving a thin layer of potato around the edges (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick).
4. Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the scooped-out potato flesh with softened butter, sour cream, and a splash of milk (if needed) for a creamier consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (optional). Mash the mixture until smooth.
5. Add Ins (Optional): Stir in most of the shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon, and chives (if using). Reserve some cheese for topping.
6. Stuff and Re-heat: Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly. Place the stuffed potato halves back in the air fryer basket.
7. Crisp and Melt: Cook the potatoes for 8-10 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until the filling is heated through and the tops are slightly golden brown. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top during the last minute of cooking for an extra cheesy finish.
8. Serve: Enjoy your air fryer twice-baked potatoes hot!
Tips
- You can freeze leftover cooked potatoes for later use. Simply wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen potatoes in the air fryer following steps 7 and 8.
- Feel free to get creative with your toppings! Other options include crumbled cooked sausage, shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, or your favorite salsa.