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Your next favorite Air fryer recipe- loaded baked potato! Easy and full of flavors, great meal for any time of the day, from breakfast to dinner. Weight watchers 7 smart points dinner.
The crunchiness of bacon and scallions is something I was craving for, the creaminess of sour cream mixed with delicious baked potato- now I call it a fantastic dish!
Can you cook baked potatoes in the air fryer?
Absolutely yes! They come out to soft and delicious.
One of my kids favorite dish when we eat out at our local BBQ place is loaded baked potato. Usually it comes with a choice of a smoked meat, but at home we keep it simple and easy- with bacon and made in the Air Fryer!
Cheesy potatoes in the Air fryer
I love to add lots of cheese to my Air fryer baked potatoes. You can add cheddar, Monterrey jack cheese, any kind of Mexican shredded blend or any sharp white cheese if you like.
When we talk about cheese in my house, we love Parmesan the most. You can add it here too! In this particular recipe i used cheddar though, because it melts so well and bright in color.
Honestly, you don’t have to be a perfect cook to enjoy amazing dishes made in your Air fryer. Its so easy to use!
How do you make air fryer loaded baked potatoes
- First get some really good big russet potatoes
- Poke them several times with the fork and place in the preheated air fryer
- Once done, make a cut and add some yummy shredded cheese inside. Put potatoes in to the air fryer for another minute or so, until the cheese melted
- Take potatoes out and add all kind of toppings, to make it really loaded!:)
Toppings for loaded baked potatoes
- crumbled cooked crispy bacon
- a good dollop of sour cream
- chopped scallions
- more shredded cheese
- chopped tomatoes
- sliced jalapenos
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Air fryer loaded baked potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat Air fryer to 400F. Wash potatoes and poke it with a fork a few times. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt
- Add potatoes to the air fryer. Cook for 30-40 minutes, until soft.
- Make a cut in the middle and add shredded cheese. Place back to the air fryer and cook for additional 1-2 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Carefully take cheesy potatoes out. Now its time for toppings- add you favorite! Sour cream, chopped bacon or whatever you like!
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.
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Holly
Monday 31st of December 2018
I just got an Air Fryer for Christmas and I can't wait to start using it! These baked potatoes look so good - I especially like the crispy skin on the outside!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
Sunday 30th of December 2018
This looks so delicious! My cousin just got an air fryer and has been using it for everything, so I'll definitely have to pass this along to her. I'm sure she'll love it!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Sunday 30th of December 2018
Yum, this baked potato looks amazing! Can't believe you can make in an air dryer. I need to get my hands on one asap!
Jyothi (Jo)
Sunday 30th of December 2018
I’m a huge potato addict and I love baked potato. Never really tried baked potatoes in air fryer. It looks perfect
Jessica (Swanky Recipes)
Sunday 30th of December 2018
I totally asked for an Instant Pot this year for Christmas but it was a tough choice between an air fryer and the IP. Glad I have a birthday coming up because I'm already saving recipes and this will be the first one I make, yum!