Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes have a crispy salty skin filled with a cheesy potato filling. They are so easy to prepare in your air fryer and so good!
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Two Bite Tested
After making this recipe many times over the years, this is the version I consistently come back to!
This recipe is popular because:
- It has crispy salty potato skins.
- The air fryer method cooks the potatoes until perfectly browned.
- The filling is smooth and creamy.
This recipe includes:
- detailed ingredient notes
- answers to frequently asked questions
- serving and storage suggestions
- a recipe card with nutritional information
A Note From My Kitchen
Twice baked potatoes are a beautiful mashup of a baked potato and mashed potatoes. With a twice baked potato, you get the delish salty skin of a baked potato as well as the smooth, creamy lusciousness of mashed potatoes. A twice baked potato is truly the best of both worlds.
This version of a twice baked potato isn't actually baked, it's air fried! I love making baked potatoes in my air fryer, so a twice baked version was a no-brainer for me.
They came out so good! I think you're going to love this air fryer version as much as I do!
If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
Happy cooking,
Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Small or medium-sized russet potatoes work well here. Yukon gold potatoes will also work in a pinch. Choose potatoes that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Olive oil: Use enough to lightly coat the skins so the salt sticks. Another neutral cooking oil works the same way.
- Kosher salt: I suggest using kosher salt on the potato skins.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Use a sharp variety for a stronger cheddar flavor.
- Milk: Any milk works; start with 1/4 cup and add up to 1/2 cup to reach the texture that is preferred.
- Butter: Use regular salted or unsalted butter, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Sour cream: Full-fat sour cream and light sour cream will works if that is what you prefer.
- Black pepper: I always use fresh ground black pepper.
- Green onion: This is optional, but highly recommended! You can also use chives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these twice baked potatoes be made in advance?
Yes, you can make twice baked potatoes in advance. Prepare the potatoes in your air fryer, fill with the filling, then refrigerate before the last air fryer step. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days. When ready to serve, complete the last air frying step, adding a few additional minutes to allow the potato to heat through.What kind of potatoes work best for air fryer twice baked potatoes?
This potato recipe uses small or medium-sized russet potatoes, which fit in an air fryer basket, hold their shape well, and scoop easily after cooking.What is a serving size for this recipe?
One serving is 1 potato half.
Two Bite Take
"I can't resist that creamy, cheesy filling and crispy potato skins. So good!"
- Becky
Serving Suggestions
What to Serve With Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice baked potatoes are a versatile side dish that goes with a variety of proteins. Try them with grilled london broil, oven-fried chicken, or pork chops.Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes Variations
These Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are easy to customize with mix-ins that change the flavor and texture of the potato mixture filling.- Stir chopped green onions into the filling.
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon as a mix-in.
- Add chopped broccoli or other veggies as a mix-in.
- Use 1/4 cup milk for a thicker filling, or add up to 1/2 cup for a looser filling.
- Top with extra shredded cheddar before the final air fryer step for a melty cheese top.
- Add ranch mix or a tablespoon of ranch dressing for ranch potatoes.
Got Leftovers?
What To Do With Leftover Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Leftover twice baked potatoes can be repurposed into new meals that use the already-cooked filling and skins.- Chop a leftover potato half and add it to a breakfast hash.
- Scoop out the filling, form it into patties, and pan-sear for potato cakes.
- Use the filling as a topping for nachos or baked fries.
- Stir the filling into a pot of soup to thicken it.
- Stuff the filling into bell pepper halves and bake until heated through.
- And so much more!
How To Store Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Store air fryer potatoes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze themfor up to three months.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 43 minutes
Total time: 48 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 43 minutes
Total time: 48 minutes
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes have a crispy salty skin filled with a cheesy potato filling. They are so easy to prepare in your air fryer and so good!
INGREDIENTS
4 small or medium-sized potatoes
Olive oil, for coating potatoes
Kosher salt, for coating potatoes
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onion (optional)
4 small or medium-sized potatoes
Olive oil, for coating potatoes
Kosher salt, for coating potatoes
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onion (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Wash the potatoes and then dry them with a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, carefully prick each potato 3 times on one side, flip, and then prick 3 more times on the other side.
- Drizzle the potatoes with a little bit of olive oil and use your hand to completely coat the potatoes with the oil. Generously sprinkle kosher salt on all sides of the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and cool for 5 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out most of the insides of the potato into a large bowl, being careful not to tear the skin.
- Mash the potatoes with the shredded cheddar cheese, milk (start with 1/4 cup and add up to 1/2 cup until the desired consistency is reached), butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper using a potato masher or electric beater (hand mixer). Stuff the potato skins with the filling.
- Return the filled potato skins to the air fryer and air fry at 400 degrees F for 3 minutes or until browned on top.
NOTES
Cooking time will vary between different models of air fryer. I use the Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer.
Author: Becky Tarala
Cooking time will vary between different models of air fryer. I use the Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer.
Author: Becky Tarala
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