Description
A quick and easy guide to making perfectly crispy loaded potatoes in an air fryer, with customizable toppings for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or your choice)
- 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Your choice of additional toppings (e.g., chives, salsa, avocado)
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry.
- Prick potatoes several times with a fork to vent steam.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly; season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 40–50 minutes, checking at 40 minutes for doneness.
- Prep toppings (cook bacon, shred cheese, chop green onions) while potatoes are cooking.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork. Add cheese and return to the air fryer for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Top with bacon, sour cream, green onions, and any additional toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure to dry the potatoes thoroughly for the best crispiness. Variations can be made with different toppings to suit any palette.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg