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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

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These Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside side dish packed with rich flavors from cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a faster and healthier alternative to traditional twice baked potatoes.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 6 large russet potatoes (scrubbed clean)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Potato Filling

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced, plus more for garnish)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash: Wash, scrub and pat dry the potatoes thoroughly with paper towels to remove any dirt or debris from the skin.
  2. Poke and Season: Poke the potatoes all over with a fork. Rub each potato with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt to enhance flavor and help crisp the skin.
  3. Air Fry Potatoes: Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch. Cook at 400°F for 40 minutes until the skins are crispy and the potatoes are tender inside.
  4. Cool: Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and place them on a large baking sheet. Let them cool until they can be handled comfortably.
  5. Cut and Scoop: Cut each potato lengthwise into halves. Carefully scoop out the inside flesh, leaving about a ½-inch border around the skin to maintain shape.
  6. Mix Filling: Place the scooped potato flesh into a large bowl. Add softened butter, cream, sour cream, and cream cheese. Mix gently until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  7. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
  8. Fill Potatoes: Spoon the creamy potato mixture back into the potato skins, filling them generously. Place the stuffed potatoes back into the air fryer basket.
  9. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the stuffed potatoes to create a melty cheesy crust.
  10. Air Fry Again: Cook at 400°F for an additional 4–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve: Garnish with extra sliced green onions and serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream with whole milk if preferred for a lighter version.
  • For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits or chopped chives in the filling.
  • Russet potatoes work best due to their starchy texture, which results in fluffier filling.
  • If your air fryer basket is small, cook the potatoes in batches to ensure even cooking.
  • Use parchment paper in the air fryer basket for easier cleanup, but make sure air can circulate freely.

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