Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

If you love crispy skin and cheesy, creamy potato filling, these air fryer twice baked potatoes are for you! Quick to make and loaded with flavor, they're a surefire hit.

Keyword air fryer baked potatoes, air fryer potatoes, cheesy potatoes, Instant Pot Potato Recipes, jacket potatoes, stuffed baked potatoes, twice baked potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Servings

Calories 675kcal

Author Irena Macri

Equipment

Instant Pot Air Fryer Vortex Plus
parchment paper (to keep things a little cleaner)

Ingredients

For pre-baking potatoes

4 large white potatoes, cleaned and pat-dried
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

For the filling

¼ cup butter, softened, about 1.5-2 oz / 45 grams
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, about 2 oz / 50 g
½ cup shredded Mozzarella, about 2 oz / 50 g
2 tablespoon milk
⅓ cup sour cream
1 cup diced bacon, about 4 oz / 120 grams
2 scallions (spring onions), finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika, for a smoky flavor (optional)
chopped chives or parsley (for garnish)
extra sour cream (for toppings)

Instructions

How to Make It (Air Fryer Version):

Cook Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean, poke them with a fork, and rub with a little oil and salt. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until tender.
Scoop & mix: Let the potatoes cool slightly. Slice in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato around the edges.
Make the gilling: Mash the potato insides with butter, sour cream, milk, Cheddar, cooked crumbled bacon, and scallions. Mix until smooth.
Fill & bake again: Spoon the filling back into the potato skins. Sprinkle each half with Mozzarella cheese on top.
Final air fry: Air fry the stuffed potatoes at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.

Oven Instructions:

Bake Potatoes: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 60 minutes until tender.
Follow the same steps for scooping, mixing, and refilling.
Final bake: Bake the filled potatoes in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until golden.

Notes

Storage:
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to bring back the crispiness. You can freeze them before the final bake—just wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.

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