Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

These Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are light and fluffy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The ideal side to complement any meal!

If you love baked potatoes, raise your hand! My hand is definitely up. 😂 🙋‍♀️

The truth is that I love them but I don’t necessarily like to make them at home. Using the standard oven always seemed like it took forever and I just didn’t have the patience.

Well, now there is that nifty invention they call the air fryer. For this recipe, you can use the air fryer from start to finish – and it gives amazing results.

Now honestly, baking the potatoes in the air fryer doesn’t necessarily take less time but it definitely helps ramp up the crispness of the potato.

And it just FEELS faster and easier.

If you love the traditional version of twice baked potatoes, you will definitely love using your air fryer.

Let your family put the finishing touches on the potato halves before you pop them back in the air fryer for the last 5 minutes.

These will quickly become a family favorite for a weekday side dish, holiday meal, or a tasty snack.

If you want more tasty air fryer recipes, try my Air Fryer Pumpkin Hand Pies, Air Fryer Valentine’s Day Homemade Strawberry Pop Tart, or Homemade Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements and instructions!

• Russet Potatoes – perfect for baking due to their thick skin
• Nature’s Seasoning – mix of onion, garlic, salt, pepper and other natural spices that bring out the flavor of foods
• Butter – unsalted or salted
• Heavy Cream – holds ingredients together and adds a delicious creaminess to the filling
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Cheese – sharp cheddar, cheddar or mexi blend are great choices

How to Make Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Wondering how to use your air fryer to make twice-baked potatoes? Wonder no more! Just follow these directions.

Step 1

Begin by washing the potatoes and puncturing holes in the potatoes with a fork all the way around the potato.

Step 2

Put the potatoes in the air fryer basket room. Do not overcrowd the potatoes.

Step 3

Cook at 400 degrees for 20 minutes 3 times rotating the potatoes after every 20 minutes.

Step 4

When potatoes are finished cooking, cut them in half longways. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides and place the insides of the potatoes in a mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add butter, heavy cream, sour cream, seasoning, and half of the cheese to the potatoes and mix well.

Step 6

Add the potato mixture back into the hollowed-out potato halves. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.

Step 7

Place the potato halves back into the air fryer and bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.

Step 8

Once you have removed your potato halves from the air fryer, top with more of your favorite toppings such as bacon, chives, or sour cream.

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe Notes And Tips

• Once the potato is done cooking in the air fryer, you can test the doneness by sticking a knife through the potato to make sure it is cooked all the way through. If it is not, bake in the air fryer for 2 – 3 minutes longer.

• Just a friendly reminder to use tongs while turning or removing the potatoes from the air fryer basket. The basket is going to be very hot so remember to use caution.

• Plan ahead and bake up a few extra potatoes. Freeze the extras which will save you time for another meal in the future.

Variations Of Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes To Try

• For a healthier version of these scrumptious potatoes, use Greek yogurt instead of the heavy cream.

• Make your twice baked potato uniquely your own by adding your favorite toppings. Some of my favorites would include diced onion, green onions, broccoli or black beans.

• Change up the protein. Add ground beef with taco seasoning. OR shrimp!!! Who doesn’t love shrimp, right?!?!

• Give them a Mexican flair. Chili, salsa and melted cheese are a few other options to put on your potatoes but you might want to add these toppings after you pull the potatoes out of the air fryer.

• Change up the cheese. If you want to try something other than cheddar cheese, you should consider gouda, swiss or mozzarella. YUMMY!!!

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FAQs

How do I prevent the potato skins from falling apart?

Try not to scoop too much of the flesh out of the potato half. Leave about 1/4″ of the flesh inside to help the potato hold its shape.

Do I need to put oil on the skin of the potato before baking?

No, with this recipe it is not necessary. The air fryer does a great job of cooking the potato without having to use any oil.

How long will the Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes keep in the refrigerator?

You can store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 4 – 5 days.

What is the best way to re-heat the Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes?

The beauty of the air fryer is that you can just pop them back into the air fryer basket and heat them up for 2 – 3 minutes to re-crisp the skin and warm up the filling.

Can I freeze the Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes?

Yes, absolutely!!! Put them in a freezer-safe container and they can be frozen for up to 2 months. Once you remove them from the freezer, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat in the oven or air fryer.

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