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Air Fryer Recipes - What to cook in your air fryer! Dinner Potatoes Side Dish

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes – crispy potato skins packed with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes with sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. Faster than oven-baked!

white plate with air fryer twice baked potatoes garnished with sour cream and green onions

Twice baked potatoes are often reserved for fancy dinners, but Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are so quick and easy you can enjoy them anytime!

The skins are obviously edible but let’s face it – the best part of a Twice Baked Potato is what’s inside – creamy mashed potato with melty cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.

white plate with two twice baked potatoes garnished with a dollop of sour cream

WHAT’S IN AIR FRYER BAKED POTATOES?

For the Baked Potatoes:

  • russet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • salt

For the Twice-Baked Potato Filling:

  • butter
  • sour cream
  • shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • half and half (or use what you have on hand – heavy cream or milk)
  • crispy cooked bacon
  • thinly sliced green onions

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BAKED POTATOES:

This is the original recipe for my air fried baked potatoes:

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

Wash and dry the potatoes well with a paper towel. Poke holes in the potatoes using a fork or sharp knife then rub with olive oil all and a sprinkle of salt (some of the salt will stick, some won’t).

Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook for 30-35 minutes or until fork tender and soft to the touch when gently squeezed. Turn the potatoes over halfway through the cooking time. NOTE: (cook times will vary with the size of your air fryer and potatoes).

Transfer the cooked hot potatoes to a wire rack or baking sheet when they’re finished cooking for about 5 minutes or until they’re cool enough to handle.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER TWICE BAKED POTATOES:

While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon until crisp (skip this step if you’re using packaged bacon bits) then drain and chop or crumble.

Cut the cooked potatoes lengthwise and carefully scoop out the inside flesh leaving a thin layer of potato border (about a 1/4″).


Place the butter in a medium bowl then add the scooped potato over the butter allowing it to melt.

Next add sour cream, salt, pepper and half-and-half (add slowly to desired consistency) to the scooped potato mixture, blending until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer (my preference). NOTE: for the best potatoes don’t overmix or they may be gluey or gummy. You’re looking for a nice creamy consistency.

Stir in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and most of the cooked bacon pieces.

Fill the potato shells and top with the remaining cheese and bacon.

Return to the air fryer basket for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melty.

white plate with air fryer twice baked potatoes garnished with sour cream and bacon bits

Garnish with thinly sliced green onions (and *optional* another dollop of sour cream) then serve right away.

WHAT GOES WITH AIR FRYER TWICE BAKED POTATOES?

Twice baked potatoes are the perfect addition to any meal and an easy side dish to practically everything. They also make a great main dish or pair with some easy recipes below:

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Grilled Flank Steak – tender, juicy and loaded with flavor every time! Bonus: this flank steak grills in under 10 minutes! 

5 Easy Steps to Juicy Grilled Chicken – learn the secret to grilling JUICY bone-in chicken with just 5 EASY STEPS.

Grilled Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings – the best grilled chicken wings recipe – dry spice rubbed, grilled and tossed in a homemade spicy Jack Daniels BBQ sauce.

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Breasts – crispy parmesan cheese breading outside, juicy chicken breast inside. Cooks in under 15 minutes!

You can even pair a twice baked potato with Creamy Tomato or better-than-Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do you reheat twice baked potatoes in an air fryer?

Preheat the air fryer to 350°. Remove cold toppings (like sour cream). Add a little extra cheese then air fry 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are warm.

How long do potatoes take to cook in an air fryer?

The average size russet will air fry in 30-35 minutes at 400°. Times vary with air fryers and the exact size of the potatoes.

Why are my twice baked potatoes gummy?

Overmixing the mashed potato mixture can cause them to be gummy or gluey.

VARIATIONS TO THE RECIPE:

  • Use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
  • Add precooked bacon bits for a quick sub instead of frying your own bacon.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder into the mashed potato mixture.
  • Blue cheese in place of cheddar cheese.
  • Sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes.

Looking for more easy AIR FRYER RECIPES?

Below you’ll find popular tasty air fryer recipes on the blog:

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“Fried” Oreos – warm Oreo cookies wrapped in dough, air fried until golden then dusted with powdered sugar. Whip up this simple fair favorite at home without oil.

Crispy Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower – Boldly delicious air fried in minutes! Easy, healthy perfect appetizer or side dish.

Quick and Easy Butternut Squash – delicious healthy side dish from minimal ingredients. Air fries way faster than oven roasting!

The Best Homemade French Fries –  hand cut, fresh potato french fries air fried crisp outside, fluffy potatoes inside.

The full recipe is in the recipe card below. Enjoy!

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white plate with air fryer twice baked potatoes garnished with sour cream and green onions

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes with crispy skin filled with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes with sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. Cooks way faster than oven-baked. The ideal side dish with almost anything
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer twice baked potato, air fryer twice baked potatoes, twice baked potato, twice baked potatoes, air fryer, air fryer recipes, easy air fryer recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Potatoes:

  • 2 russet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 sprinkle salt

For the Filling:

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup half and half can sub milk or heavy cream
  • 2 slices bacon cooked to crisp
  • 1-2 green onions very thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • Wash and dry the potatoes well. Poke holes in the potatoes using a fork or sharp knife then rub with olive oil all and a sprinkle of salt (some of the salt will stick, some won’t).
  • Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook 30-35 minutes or until fork tender and soft to the touch when gently squeezed. Turn the potatoes over halfway through the cooking time.
  • Transfer the cooked potatoes to a wire rack or baking sheet for about 5 minutes or until they’re cool enough to handle.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon until crisp (skip this step if you’re using packaged bacon bits) then drain and chop or crumble.
  • Cut the cooked potatoes lengthwise and carefully scoop out the inside flesh (I like to use a teaspoon) leaving a thin layer of potato border (about a 1/4″).
  • Place the butter in a medium bowl then add the scooped potato over the butter allowing it to melt.
  • Add sour cream, salt, pepper and half-and-half (add slowly to desired consistency) to the scooped potato mixture, blending until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer. NOTE: don’t overmix or they may be gluey or gummy. You’re looking for a nice creamy consistency.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and most of the cooked bacon pieces to the mashed potato filling stirring by hand until it’s incorporated.
  • Fill the potato shells, top with the remaining cheese and bacon then return to the air fryer basket for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melty. Garnish with sliced green onions and  *optional* another dollop of sour cream) then serve right away.


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