Loaded Air Fryer Russet Potato Skins with Cheddar and Bacon

Ingredients

- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Aluminum foil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes
- Wash and dry the Russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.

2. Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.

3. Bake the Potatoes
- Rub the potatoes with vegetable oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Wrap each potato in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F for about 35 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly.

4. Prepare the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, Greek yogurt, melted butter, chili powder, black pepper, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon.

5. Prepare the Skins
- Once cooled, cut each potato in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving a thin layer as the skin.
- Add the scooped-out potato flesh to the filling mixture and mix well.

6. Fill and Finish Baking
- Spoon the filling mixture back into the potato skins, heaping slightly.
- Top each skin with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Return the loaded skins to the air fryer.
- Cook at 400°F for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Garnish and Serve
- Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with fresh chives and sliced green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT42M
42 minutes

Total Time

PT57M
57 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Potato Skins, Air Fryer Recipe, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Topping, Easy Dinner, Party Snack, Loaded Potatoes, Comfort Food, Gourmet Dinner, Quick Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1,600 calories for the entire dish

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