Crispy Air Fryer Potato Skins
Air fryer potato skins are a cinch to make! No need to heat up your house with your oven when you can make these crispy classics in your air fryer. They're perfect for game day, tailgate parties or even movie night. They also make a great appetizer for a cookout or a potluck.
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes *see note 1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup vegan cheddar cheese grated
- ½ cup vegan sour cream
- 1 green onion finely sliced on the diagonal
- 1 tablespoon bacon bits
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Dry them off and prick the skins 3 or four times with a fork. Spread the potatoes out in an even layer on a microwave safe plate. Wet a paper towel and cover the potatoes. Microwave for 15-17 minutes, turning the potatoes over once at the halfway point.
- Remove the paper towel and transfer the potatoes to fridge to cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Cut each potato in half the long way. Scoop out the filling and save it for mashed potatoes. Leave about a ¼ inch of potato inside the skin.
- Brush the skins all over with olive oil and transfer them to the basket of the air fryer skin side up. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes at 365° F (185° C).
- Flip the potatoes over and add the cheese and bacon bits. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the potato skins from the air fryer and garnish with sour cream and chopped green onions.
Notes
- I suggest Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes as the skin holds up to the prep work.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 162mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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