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An air fryer basket filled with loaded twice-baked potato halves.

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

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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.
Course Air Fryer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 401
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 medium russet potatoes
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • ¼ 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)
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Instructions

  • 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.
    An air fryer with potatoes inside.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (204°C) for at least 3 minutes, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • 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.
    Baked potatoes in an air fryer basket.
  • Let the cooked potatoes cool for about 10 minutes, or until they are easy to handle.
  • 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.
    Scooping the insides from a baked potato.
  • In a large bowl, mash the scooped potato insides using an electric mixer, hand mixer, or a potato masher.
  • Add the softened butter, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix all the ingredients into the mashed potatoes until smooth.
    A bowl with mashed potato, cheese, sour cream, and spices.
  • 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.
    Potato shells filled with stuffed potato mixture.
  • 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.
    Twice baked potatoes in an air fryer basket, topped with shredded cheese and bacon.
  • Serve this perfect side dish hot and garnished with green onions.

Notes

Storage: Add any leftover stuffed potatoes to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months (thaw before reheating).
Reheat: Cook them in an air fryer that has been preheated to 350ºF (177ºC) air fryer for 10-15 minutes, or until they are heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1mg