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    Home » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potato

    Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potato

    Published: Aug 9, 2022 by Wendie · Leave a Comment

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    Air fryer baked potato pinterest pin.

    Air Fryer-Loaded Baked Potatoes are light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside and cook in less time than in the oven. Loaded with butter, melty cheese, bacon, and sour cream makes a perfect baked potato!

    A loaded baked potato on a white plate.


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    This recipe uses simple ingredients and is a delicious side dish to chicken, beef, and pork chops like my Twice Baked Potatoes. Or if you prefer you can make these air fryer baked potatoes the main course just like my Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes.

    Why this recipe works

    Baked potatoes take about half the time in an air fryer and it does an amazing job of making the skins crispy. A great option in the warmer summer months you should also try this Air Fryer Corn On The Cob, Air Fryer Toast Sandwich this Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer. If you prefer a mashed potato try my Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes.

    Ingredients for air fryer potatoes

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Potatoes-medium-large Russets are the best potatoes.
    • Butter-Use real butter for the best flavor.
    • Cheese-I used cheddar cheese but you can use your favorite.
    • Sour cream-You can use plain Greek yogurt if you prefer.
    • Bacon- A great way to use any leftover bacon bits.
    • Green onions-You can also use fresh chives.

    How to make air fryer loaded baked potatoes

    Washed potatoes placed in an air fryer and baked.
    A baked potato sliced open with butter and salt and pepper on top.
    • Step 1: Heat a small skillet on medium-high heat and add the diced bacon and cook until; crispy, remove to a paper towel to drain.
    • Step 2: Scrub your whole potatoes and pierce them with a fork several times.
    • Step 3: Rub olive oil over them and sprinkle the outside with salt.
    • Step 4: Place potatoes in the air fryer and cook.
    • Step 5: Remove from the air fryer and slice down the middle and add butter, cheese, sour cream, and crispy bacon to the top of each potato.
    Two baked potatoes in an air fryer.

    Recipe Tips

    • Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork.
    • The size of the potato matters, so choose potatoes that are close to the same size, so they are done at the same time. Much larger potatoes will take a bit longer to cook.
    • Dont overcrowd the air fryer basket, 3-4 potatoes fit nicely.
    • Your potatoes are done when a knife slides through the flesh of the potato. If it doesn't add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
    A baked potato loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream and bacon.

    Recipe Faq's

    What is an air fryer?

    An air fryer in a mini convection oven circulates hot air above and around your food, there are many different ones available I use a Cosori Air Fryer. It provides the taste and texture of frying foods like my Fish and Fries or these Air Fryer Breakfast Pockets without all the extra mess and calories, you would love Air Fryer Bacon. It makes chicken wings like my Old Bay Wings turn out juicy and crispy on the outside in a flash.

    What kind of potatoes is best?

    I usually prefer Russet potatoes, but that being said Yukon Gold or even Sweet potatoes are great options.

    Do you have to poke holes in the potato before putting them in the air fryer?

    I have forgotten to pierce my potatoes and made them in the air fryer and they turned out just fine. But they could technically explode during the cooking process and cause a big mess. So I always poke them just to be on the safe side.

    How do I store leftovers?

    Storing leftover potatoes is easy like my Crispy Potato Skins just place in an airtight container and put them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees until warm. Or dice up the cooked potatoes and fry them with a Cheesy Omelet for breakfast.

    What to serve these potatoes with

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    A baked potato loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream and bacon.

    Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes

    Wendie
    Air fryer loaded baked potato are light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside and cook in less time than the oven. Loaded with butter, melty cheese, bacon and sour cream makes a perfect baked potato!
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 32 minutes mins
    Course Air Fryer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 551 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 medium-large russet potatoes
    • 3 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 8 slices bacon
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese
    • 4 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon green onions

    Instructions
     

    • 1. Heat a small skillet on medium-high heat and add the diced bacon and cook until; crispy, remove to a paper towel to drain.
    • 2. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes.
    • 3. Scrub and rinse potatoes.  Pierce the potatoes with a fork several times. Rub each potato with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt. 
    • 4. Place potatoes in the air fryer.  Set to 400 degrees for 30 minutes. 
    • 5. Heat a small skillet on medium-high heat and add the diced bacon and cook until; crispy, remove to a paper towel to drain.
    • 6. To check the doneness of the potatoes, insert a sharp knife in the middle.  Potato is done when the knife goes in easily.
    • 7. Remove from the air fryer.  Slice open in the middle and season with additional salt, pepper, and butter. Load it up with cheese, bacon, and sour cream, and top with green onions.

    Notes

    Choose potatoes that are close to the same size, so they are done at the same time. Much larger potatoes will take a bit longer to cook.
    Your potatoes are done when a knife slides through the flesh of the potato. If it doesn't add a couple extra minutes to the cooking time.
    Use whatever cheese you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1021mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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