These air fryer potato skins are delicious and better than restaurants. I love the way potato skins turn out in an air fryer. Plus these potato skins are so colorful and appetizing.
These air fryer potato skins are loaded with lots of cheese, sausages/bacon, spring onions, and topped with sour cream/ketchup. You can also make air fry frozen potato skins to save your time. However, fresh homemade air fryer potato skins are the best. And you can save the potato flesh and use them to make air fryer potato pancakes.
Potato skins in the air fryer are the best appetizer to serve. Making potatoes in air fryer is really impressive because I’ve tried a lot of potato recipes. You can also try these potato recipes, air fryer potato wedges, potatoes and green beans in air fryer, air fryer breakfast potatoes, etc.
What are potato skins?
Potato skins are a classic appetizer that falls into American cuisine. They are made from potatoes. To make potato skins you have to cook potatoes, cut them into half vertically, hollow them, stuff them with cheese, bacon bits, and green onions, and cook.
The stuffing of the air fryer potato skins must not be the same, you can make it with any stuffing.
Types of potatoes to use for air fryer potato skins:
Russet potatoes are best to use for this recipe. But you can use any potatoes you have to make this recipe. Potatoes are delicious after all.
Baking the potatoes:
You can bake the potatoes in your preferred way. By using an oven, microwave, or an air fryer. I used my air fryer to bake the potatoes. Here I’ve mentioned the time and temperature for baking you can choose your preferred method:
Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer at 190C/374F for 5 minutes. Poke the potatoes with the help of a fork and rub the oil and salt over the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes into the air fryer basket and bake them for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
Microwave: Poke the potatoes with the help of a fork and rub the oil and salt over the potatoes. And bake the potatoes for 5-7 minutes, and flip them halfway through the cooking process.
Oven: Preheat your oven to 204C/400F. Poke the potatoes with the help of a fork and rub the oil and salt over the potatoes. Bake them for 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking process.
Note: The cooking time can vary according to the size of the potato.
How to make air fryer potato skins?
Homemade air fryer potato skins are the best because you can always include or make some changes in stuffing as per your requirement, isn’t that amazing.
Before we start making the potato skins let's bake them first. Here’s the step-by-step baking process.
- Preheat your air fryer to 193C/380F degrees for 5 minutes.
- Till the air fryer heats, you can grab the potatoes and start piercing them with the help of a fork or knife.
- Then rub the potatoes with olive oil/vegetable oil, and sprinkle some salt.
- Bake them for 30-35 minutes or cook till the potatoes are tender.
Ingredients for air fryer potato skins:
- 2-3 medium size potatoes
- Olive/vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups of grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Mixed herbs
- Sausages chopped and cooked
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
Instruction for air fryer potato skins:
- Preheat your air fryer to 200C/400F degrees.
- Let the baked potatoes cool down a bit and cut the potatoes in half.
- Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a half-inch of potato in the skin.
- Rub the oil inside the potato skins, and season with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs.
- Again air fry at 200C/400F degrees, for 10 minutes.
- Remove the potato from the air fryer, and fill it with the grated cheddar cheese and sausages.
- Cook them for 2-3 minutes at 200C/400F degrees, or till the cheese melts.
- Top it with bacon, chopped green onions, and sour cream, and enjoy the air fryer potato skins.
You can find the air fryer potato skins recipe in the printable card below.
What to serve with air fryer potato skins?
Serve these crispy and cheesy air fryer potato skins as finger food. I love having them as an appetizer for any party or game day.
However, you can also serve these delicious air fryer stuffed potato skins as a side dish. Serve them with pasta, and frozen chicken breast in air fryer, or serve them with air fryer bacon wrapped chicken for dinner.
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Filling ideas for air fryer potato skins:
The advantage of making homemade air fryer potato skin is you have the liberty to choose your favorite fillings. The classic potato skins are filled with cheese and bacon slices. But you can give your own touch and make your own fillings.
Use sausages and bell pepper for the filling instead of the classic filling.
You can also use mozzarella cheese and pepperoni for the filling. Garnish the air fryer potato skins with fresh spring onions and serve with your favorite dip.
Cooking tips for air fryer potato skins:
- Bake the potatoes in the microwave instead of the air fryer to save your time.
- Poke holes all around the potatoes so that it bakes thoroughly.
- Brush enough oil so the potatoes are crispy on the outside.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket for the best result, instead cook in batches.
- Top your air fryer potato skins with your favorite toppings.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Are potato skins high in carbs?
Potato skins contain about 4-5g of carbs. However, this changes once you add the toppings. Instead of the sour cream top with greek yogurt that is low in fat for the healthier option.
How long does it take to cook potato skins in an airfryer?
Excluding the baking time, the air fryer potato skins get ready in under 15 minutes.
However, every air fryer is different and the cooking time might vary according to the air fryer brand. You can add the required time according to how crispy you want your potato skins.
What temperature do I cook potato skins in airfryer?
Air fryer potato skins cooking temperature is 200C/400F. The cooking time might vary according to the air fryer brand you are using.
How to reheat potato skins in air fryer?
Reheat your air fryer potato skins in the air fryer at 180C/356F for 5 minutes. Or add a minute or two until the potatoes are warm.
Can I make vegetarian air fryer potato skins?
Yes, you can. For vegetarian air fryer potato skins, you can skip the bacon or sausage filling. Simply add some of your favorite veggies, and vegan cheese and top it with fresh chives or green onion and vegan sour cream.
How long do you cook TGI Friday's potato skins in the air fryer?
To make TGI Friday's potato skins you have to cook them at 185C/335F for 6-7 minutes.
Equipment
Air Fryer
Course: Snack, Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30-35 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition Facts,
Calories- 350kcal | Sodium- 487mg | Carbohydrates-3g | Protein- 12g | Fat- 30g | Saturated Fat- 13g | Trans Fat- 1g | Potassium- 154mg | Calcium- 231mg | Iron- 1mg | Vitamin A- 475IU | Vitamin C- 1mg | Cholesterol- 72mg | Fiber- 1g | Sugar- 1g |
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2-3 Medium size potatoes
- Olive Oil
- 2.5 Cups Green Cheddar Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- Sausages chopped & cooked
- Chopped Green onions
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F degrees.
- Let the baked potatoes cool down a bit and cut the potatoes in half.
- Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a half-inch of potato in the skin.
- Rub the oil inside the baked potatoes, and season with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs.
- Again air fry at 200C/400F degrees, for 10 minutes.
- Remove the potato from the air fryer, and fill it with the grated cheddar cheese and sausages.
- Cook them for 2-3 minutes at 200C/400F degrees, or till the cheese melts.
- Top it with bacon, chopped green onions, and sour cream, and enjoy the air fryer loaded baked potatoes.
