Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

from dashfordinner.com
35 min

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Topped with melty cheesy and crispy bacon bits.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium russet potatoes
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled (or 6 tablespoons bacon bits))
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash, then dry the whole potatoes with a paper towel. Brush each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Poke each potato several times with the tines of a fork.

  2. 2

    Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (204°C) for at least 3 minutes, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  3. 3

    Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. You can check the potatoes for doneness by piercing them with a toothpick or a fork; they should be tender when fully cooked.

  4. 4

    Let the cooked potatoes cool for about 10 minutes, or until they are easy to handle.

  5. 5

    With a sharp knife, cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving a thin layer to keep the skin intact.

  6. 6

    In a large bowl, mash the scooped potato insides using an electric mixer, hand mixer, or a potato masher.

  7. 7

    Add the softened butter, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix all the ingredients into the mashed potatoes until smooth.

  8. 8

    Fill the potato shells with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese and bacon bits evenly over the 6 potato halves.

  9. 9

    Place the stuffed potatoes back in the air fryer basket and cook them for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and they are heated through.

  10. 10

    Serve this perfect side dish hot and garnished with green onions.