Easy Air Fryer Potato Skins
Crispy and flavorful potato skins made effortlessly in the air fryer, topped with bacon, cheese, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes for air fryer, 40-60 minutes for baking
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or scallions
- Ranch Dressing for drizzling
- Optional Ranch Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chives (dried or fresh)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes to ensure they are clean.
- Rub each potato with olive oil (about ½ tablespoon).
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and air fry for 35-45 minutes at 400 degrees until soft.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and let cool for about 20-30 minutes.
- Slice each potato in half and scoop out the inner flesh, reserving ¼th of an inch along the bottom and sides.
- Drizzle or spray the inside of the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and/or your favorite seasoning.
- Top each potato with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the skins to the air fryer and cook for 6-10 minutes at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted.
- Top with green onions and ranch dressing.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size and number of potatoes.
- The cheese can be browned more or less depending on personal preference.
- For oven instructions, follow the baking steps provided for an alternate method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg