Air Fryer Potato Skins (Dairy Free Option)

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These Air Fryer Potato Skins are super simple to make and make for the most perfect appetizer! These TGIF copycat potato skins are super crispy on the outside and loaded with flavor on the inside. The warm bacon combined with the green onions, sour cream and cheese is to die for!

What Makes These Air Fryer Potato Skins So Good?

• White Potatoes-I like the big russet kind! Make sure they are washed and holes are poked so they cook well.
• Sour cream-If you are dairy free, I suggest using the Kite Hill kind!
  Shredded cheese-Colby jack is best, but any kind will work. If you are dairy free I suggest using the Siete dairy free queso. 
• Green onions-This is a must to garnish!
• Bacon-Make sure it is precooked, you can also use bacon crumbles!
• Cooking oil spray-I like olive oil or avocado oil spray.
• Salt & pepper-To taste. 

How To Make Crispy Potato Skins In The Air Fryer?

• First, Wash off your potatoes and poke small holes with a fork.
• Next, Spray the potatoes with cooking oil spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
• Place the potatoes in the air fryer for 20 minutes, then flip, spray again with oil and place in the air fryer for another 20 minutes.
• Now, Once the potatoes are done, cut in half and scoop out half of the mashed potato (not too much because we don’t want them to break.) 
• Then, sprinkle in the cheese and break apart one piece of bacon per potato skin. 
• Place back in the air fryer with the cheese facing up for 7 minutes. 
• Finally, Remove from the air fryer and add sour cream and optional green onions. 

What Kind of Bacon Do You Use?

• I love Butcher Box! Every month they send me a monthly supply of all of my favorite meats and proteins. If you use my link HERE you can save in your first month. 

What Kind Of Air Fryer Should I Use?

• Any kind of air fryer would work but this is the one I have! It is super simple to work with and I have had it for years! It has multiple functions too. 

How Can I Make These Lower In Carbs And Healthier?

• Substitute the white potatoes for sweet potatoes!

How Can I Reheat Potato Skins In The Air Fryer?

• First, off I suggest keeping the sour cream off until you are ready to eat. They will make the potatoes soggy when reheated. To reheat them, put them in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes on 400. 

If you like this recipe, you will love my other paleo snacks:

• Paleo Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
• Everything Bagel Seasoned Wings
• Peanut Butter And Jelly Wings

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