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Potato Skins

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Skins

Laura
These delicious potato skins get extra crispy in the air fryer and are piled up with melted cheese, bacon and onion for a tasty tasty snack. They can also be made in the oven.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 53 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Skins
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 4 slices bacon rendered fat reserved
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • Sour cream on the side

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 C) for 3 minutes. Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil and pierce a few times top and bottom with a fork.
  • Bake the potatoes for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure they cook evenly. They're done when they feel tender when squeezed.
  • Allow the potatoes to cool. Meanwhile, cook and crumble the bacon (reserving the grease).
  • Cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out the center of the potato, leaving about 1/4" all around.
  • Coat the potatoes with the reserved bacon grease. Salt and pepper the inside of the potato. Add the potatoes in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 C). Flip them over halfway through.
  • After 10 minutes, open the basket and add the cheese in the center of each potato.Cook for 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Transfer the potato skins to a plate and top with the bacon bits and green onions. Serve right away with additional toppings, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 405mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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