Description
Crispy potato skins topped with melted cheese, fresh toppings, and served hot from the air fryer for a quick and delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skins.
- Brush the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Air fry the potato skins for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and top with shredded cheese and bacon.
- Return to the air fryer for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Save the scooped-out potato flesh for mashed potatoes or another dish.
- For extra crispiness, brush the skins with oil again before adding toppings.
- Customize toppings with your favorite nacho ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: air fryer, potato skins, nachos, easy snack, cheesy appetizer