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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Published: Apr 15, 2021 · Modified: Jan 6, 2023 by Eileen xo

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A photo of cooked potatoes topped with cheese and bacon.
A collage of twice baked potatoes. Top photo is a side view of a twice baked photo The second photo is an overhead view of the potatoes topped with the cheese bacon and sour cream with chopped chives.

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes takes the most delicious spuds one step further to flavor town. The potato skin is extra crispy with a light and fluffy interior that is seasoned to perfection and topped with crunchy bacon and warm gooey melted cheese.

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Baked potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on a plate.
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  • ❤️ Why this recipe works
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • How to store, reheat, and freeze
  • 💭 Expert Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • 📖 Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Similar recipes
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why this recipe works

  • Stuffed Potatoes are very versatile. Get creative.
  • Everyone loves cheese and bacon, right?
  • Air Frying the potatoes gives nice and crispy potato skins to enjoy.

Ingredients

Bacon, potatoes, cheese, sour cream. seasoned salt, heavy cream. Ingredients to make twice baked potatoes in the air fryer.
  • Russet potatoes
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Homemade Seasoning Salt or your favorite brand of seasoned salt.
  • Heavy cream
  • Sour Cream
  • Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack
  • Bacon

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Equipment

  • Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
  • Vegetable Scrubber

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

First 4 steps to make air fryer baked potatoes, 1 potatoes in the air fryer 2, Baked potatoes scooped put of all their pulp. 3. A large mixing bowl with potatoes, cheese, sour cream, heavy cream in a bowl, 4th photo, the stuffed potatoes with the cheesy filling.

Step 1: Wash the potatoes and using a fork puncture holes around the outside of the potato. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket leaving some room between the potatoes. Do not overcrowd the potatoes. Cook at 400°F for 20 minutes three times, rotating potatoes each time

Step 2: Cut the potatoes in half longways and using a spoon, scoop out the inside.

Step 3: Add the cooked potato to a large mixing bowl and mix in half of the cheese, the butter, heavy cream, sour cream, and seasoning.

Step 4: Add the mashed potato mixture back into the hollowed-out potatoes. Top with shredded cheese.

Baked potatoes topped with shredded cheddar cheese in an air fryer vessel.

Step 5: Sprinkle the shredded cheese on the stuffed potatoes and bake in the air fryer for another 5 minutes.

Baked potatoes topped with melted cheese in an air fryer.

Step 6: Top with your favorite toppings such as bacon bits, sour cream, chives, etc.

An overhead view of baked potatoes stuffed with cheese and bacon with sour cream.

How to store, reheat, and freeze

The stuffed potatoes can be stored in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for about 5-6 minutes.

The potatoes can be baked from a frozen state. Preheat air fryer to 350°F, place the frozen potatoes into the air fryer and cook about 40 -50 minutes.

💭 Expert Tips

Expert Tip:

  • Use a fork to prick holes in the potatoes so they do not explode while cooking.
  • Mix the ingredients right after the potatoes are baked and warm to ensure a tasty stuffing.
  • Use room temperature butter so it easily absorbs into the potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the potatoes ahead of time?

Absolutely. The potatoes and stuffing can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge in a covered airtight container for 1-2 days. Then top with the cheese and complete the air frying.

Can I freeze the stuffed potatoes?

Absolutely. The potatoes and stuffing can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for 1-2 days. Then top with the cheese and complete the air frying following the directions in the recipe card.

How can I make frozen twice-baked potatoes in the air fryer?

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, place the frozen potatoes in the air fryer. They should be cooked through in about 15 minutes.

How long does it take to cook baked potatoes in the air fryer?

It generally takes about 50-60 minutes to cook a large potato. The size of potatoes can vary depending on the size of the potato.
When making this recipe try and choose potatoes of similar size.

📖 Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

  • Brush olive oil on the skin of the potato and sprinkle with Kosher salt for restaurant style potatoes.
  • Add cooked broccoli to the potato mash for a complete dinner.
  • Chopped scallions or green onions would be a great addition.
  • Chopped cooked ham is a great way to use leftovers.
  • Sautéed mushrooms are another great veggie to add.
  • Roasted asparagus can be another variation.
  • Add in cream cheese or veggie cream cheese for another delicious variety.
  • Use Greek yogurt in lieu of sour cream.

Serving Suggestions

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers would be delicious with these taters.

Serve these Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes with Chicken Drumsticks for a great dinner.

Juicy Lucys would round out these potatoes with a fabulous meal.

Marinated Chicken Drumsticks would be another great choice.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Lemon Pepper seasoning would be delicious paired with these taters.

We make air fryer recipes at least 4-5 days a week. Besides being so much better for you than frying, the food always tastes great.

Similar recipes

Potato Recipes are a favorite to make for me. Another big hit you should try is our Stuffed Cheeseburger Twice Baked Potatoes, another easy all in one dinner.

Roasted Potatoes are another delicious recipe that is a fantastic side dish.

Herb Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes are another flavor-packed side dish.

Next time be sure to check out all my Potato Recipes, for lots of ideas.

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Frequently asked questions

A side view of a potatoes on a white plate topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chopped scallions.

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes in the air fryer give the crispiest skin and light and fluffy potatoes. Add in bacon and cheese for Twice Baked Potatoes for a delicious side dish, appetizer, or snack.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer baked potato, air fryer twice baked potato, stuffed baked potato
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

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  • Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
  • Vegetable Scrubber

Ingredients

  • 3 large Russet Potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon Homemade Seasoning Salt Note 1 or your favorite Seasoning Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅔ cup cheddar cheese, shredded Note 2½
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • sour cream, chopped chives or chopped green onions optional garnish

Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes and using a fork prick holes around the potato. ( This ensures air to escape and the potato will not explode)                 
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, leave room so they do not touch. Do not over crowd the potatoes.
  • Bake the potatoes at 400°F for 60 minutes, rotating the potatoes every 20 minutes. The potatoes will be rotated 3 times. The potatoes will be soft and a fork or toothpick should easily slide into the skin of the potato.  
  • Cut the potatoes in half ,long ways. Use a spoon to scoop out the inside and place the flesh of the potato in a large mixing bowl.
  •   To the large mixing bowl, mix in half of the shredded cheese, the unsalted butter, heavy cream, sour cream, and seasoning salt.
  • Add the mixture back in the hollowed-out potatoes. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake in air fryer on 350 for 5 minutes.
  • Top with bacon, sour cream, chives, and any of your favorite toppings.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
Note 1: In lieu of the seasoning salt, you can use ½ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder as a substitute. 
Note 2: Use your favorite cheese. We recommend grating the cheese instead if using pre-shredded cheese that usually has a waxy coating which makes it more difficult to melt.  Any combo of cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gruyere, Colby Jack, etc is delicious. 
 
I’m not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato half | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Mk

    April 17, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    The BEST!!!

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    • Eileen xo

      April 17, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      Awm Thank you MK, so glad you enjoy the potatoes

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