Description
This Air Fryer Loaded Potatoes recipe offers all the tender and fluffy inside and crispy skin goodness you love, with the added bonus of being ready in a fraction of the time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons whipped butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, diced
- 2 teaspoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer is heating up, give your potatoes a good scrub, and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Using a fork, poke several holes into each potato. This helps steam escape while they cook, preventing any unwanted explosions!
- Rub each potato with olive oil, making sure to coat them evenly. Sprinkle all over with kosher salt.
- Carefully place the coated potatoes into the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the insides are fork-tender.
- When the potatoes are done, carefully remove them from the air fryer.
- Use a sharp knife to make a lengthwise slit down the middle of each potato.
- Using a kitchen towel (they’ll be hot!), gently squeeze the ends of the potato to open them up.
- Load the potatoes with a generous dollop of whipped butter, sprinkle on a hearty helping of shredded cheddar cheese, followed by a scattering of crispy bacon pieces.
- Place the loaded potatoes back into the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F (200°C), just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Carefully transfer the potatoes to serving plates.
- Garnish each potato with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cracked black pepper and fresh chopped parsley, or chives.
- Serve immediately.
- ENJOY!
Equipment
Notes
- Russet potatoes work best, but you can use red potatoes or yellow potatoes, but you will have to adjust the cook time.
- If making more than one potato, use potatoes that are similar in size and shape, for even cooking.
- Thoroughly scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt or debris before cooking.
- Make sure to thoroughly pat the potatoes dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
- Poke the potatoes with a fork several times to allow steam to escape during cooking, preventing them from bursting.
- Coat the potatoes evenly with olive oil and salt for a crispy skin.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Check the potatoes for doneness after 30 minutes.
- Be cautious when handling hot potatoes and use a kitchen towel to protect your hands.
- Customize your toppings according to your preferences and dietary restrictions for a personalized twist.
- Experiment with different herbs and seasonings to add extra flavor to your loaded baked potatoes.
- Nutritional information below, includes the toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American