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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Jan 13, 2024 · Modified: Aug 5, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Air Fryer Potato Skins

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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!

    Air fryer potato skins on a place and garnished with fresh green onions and green chives.

    This delicious potato skin recipe will be perfect as a go to appetizer for any get together or for your next game day treat. These are made even easier by utilizing the air fryer so there is no oven use hassle involved! I love to top this recipe off with my Mexican Pickled Onions.

    I love to develop different appetizer and small bite recipes. Some of my favorite appetizer recipes are: Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites, Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip, Air Fryer Pork Belly, Easy Keto Salsa, Gluten Free Crab Cakes, Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket, Keto Jalapeño Poppers, Roasted Grapes, Gluten Free Coleslaw, Crockpot Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, Cranberry BBQ Meatballs, Pork Belly on the Grill, and Whole30 Hummus.

    If you are looking for another good air fryer recipe, check out my Air Fryer Turkey Burgers.

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    • Why You Will Love These Air Fryer Potato Skins
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Storage Instructions
    • Other Air Fryer Recipes You Will Love
    • Are you interested in a guide of my go to healthy alternatives?
    • Air Fryer Potato Skins

    Why You Will Love These Air Fryer Potato Skins

    • This recipe is so simple! With less than 10 ingredients you have and easy appetizer for your game day treat.
    • Kids will love this recipe too! It’s an added bonus that it is a dish the whole family can enjoy.
    • This recipe is naturally gluten free, paleo, dairy free option, and soy free.
    • Easy clean up by being able to make everything in your air fryer base!
    • This recipe would be perfect finger food for game day served next to buffalo chicken wings.
    • You can serve the toppings on the side to make it customizable for all of your guests.

    Ingredients

    Air fryer potato skin ingredients in small glass bowls.
    • Russet Potatoes-I like the big russet kind! Make sure they are washed and holes are poked so they cook well. You want to ensure they are white potatoes.
    • 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 bites!
    • Cooking oil spray-I like olive oil or avocado oil spray.
    • Salt & pepper-To taste. 

    See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • If you are dairy free, ensure to use diary free products for both the sour cream and shredded cheese options. If you are not dairy free, you can use the products of your choice.
    • I like to use shredded cheddar cheese for this dish but you can substitute for your preferred cheese of choice.
    • If you are not a fan of russet potatoes, you can use the potato of your choice.
    • I sometimes like to put chopped green onions on top or even Roasted Leeks to add a nice crunch.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions and variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step by Step Instructions

    Two whole white potatoes uncooked in an air fryer basket.

    Photo 1: Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Then, wash off your potatoes and poke small holes throughout with a fork. Next, spray your potatoes with cooking oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Place in air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, flip your potatoes and spray with more cooking oil spray, and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until fork tender.

    Halved baked potato skins in an air fryer basket.

    Photo 2: Once your potatoes are done, cut in half, and scoop out half of the mashed potatoes. Make sure not to scoop out too much potatoes, we want to make sure the skins don’t break. Place your potato skins back into the air fryer basket skin side down.

    Halved potato skins in an air fryer basket with shredded cheese on top.

    Photo 3: Then, sprinkle in the cheese and break apart one piece of cooked bacon per potato skin. Cook in the air fryer for an additional 7 minutes. Finally, remove from the air fryer basket, add sour cream, optional green onions or any of your favorite toppings to serve.

    Expert Tips

    • Tip # 1: Potato cooking time can vary depending on the size and thickness of the potato. It is helpful to check periodically during cooking process to see if they are fork tender.
    • Tip # 2: Prior to cooking, ensure to wash the potato well. There are numerous health benefits within the potato flesh so you want to make sure they are nice and clean to enjoy!
    • Tip # 3: If you are in a crunch for time, you can cook your potatoes in the microwave instead of the air fryer. You will want to follow the same directions just instead microwave for about 5 minutes, flip your potatoes, and cook for an additional 7 minutes or until fork tender.

    Recipe FAQs

    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 do you recommend?

    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. This will give you crispy potato skins even with leftovers.

    Air fryer potato skins on a plate and garnished with bacon, sour cream, and fresh green herbs.

    Storage Instructions

    • This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You will want to wait to top with sour cream so that they can be reheated.
    • A great option is to bulk make your potato skins ahead of time. You will want to ensure not to add toppings and allow to cool completely before freezing. Place the leftover potato skins in a single layer in a ziplock bag or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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      Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
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      Air Fryer Steak Bites With Garlic Aioli
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      Peanut Butter And Jelly Wings
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      Easy Frozen Cod In Air Fryer

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    Air Fryer Potato Skins

    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour
    Servings 4 large skins
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    230kcal
    Cost $3
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    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 2 large russet potatoes poke holes with a fork or knife
    • 4 slices bacon cooked. I like Butcher Box, use my link to save!
    • 1/3 cup sour cream kite hill dairy free is my favorite dairy free brand
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheese siete dairy free queso for whole30 and dairy free
    • cooking oil spray I like avocado oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    To serve: (OPTIONAL)

    • green onions

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Wash off your potatoes and poke small holes with a fork. 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. 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. Remove from the air fryer and add sour cream and optional green onions.

    Notes

    Storage: This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.  
    Freezer: You can bulk make the potato skins and freeze in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 6 months in the freezer. 
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.  It is based on 4 servings. 
    Servings: This recipe should yield 4 servings. 
    Restaurant copycat potato skins!
    Serving: 1potato skin | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. [email protected] says

      February 20, 2022 at 1:00 am

      5 stars
      These sound soo good!

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 22, 2022 at 6:01 pm

        So good!

        Reply
    2. Lori says

      February 05, 2022 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      These are the perfect food for an appetizer or to add to your Super Bowl menu! The air fryer method makes them so crispy and they were easy to make 🙂

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:48 am

        I love the air fryer method for these! Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    5 from 2 votes

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