The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
If you’re a fan of air fryer baked potatoes – you’ll want to try this recipe that takes them to the next level! Air fryer twice-baked potatoes are exactly what they sound like.
Air fried twice and stuffed with tasty toppings like cheese, bacon, and sour cream, these potatoes have crispy skin and a creamy, flavorful filling full of potato goodness.
Ingredients
Here are the air fryer twice-baked potato ingredients that you will need – it’s really not that many and they are all very easy to use:
- Potatoes – Preferably medium-large russet potatoes that are about the same size.
- Olive oil – Alternatively, you can use avocado oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil.
- Slices of bacon – For the filling. Alternatively, you can use pre-made bacon bits.
- Sour cream – For the filling. Use full-fat sour cream for a richer taste.
- Cheddar cheese – Grated cheese for the filling. You can also use shredded Monterey Jack or similar.
- Black Pepper – For more flavor.
- Salt – To enhance the overall flavor.
Recipe Tips
Before you make these twice-baked potatoes in the air fryer, have a quick read through these recipe tips so that you know just what to expect!
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho potatoes since they have a fluffy texture when baked.
- Make sure the potatoes you use are roughly the same size so that they will be fully cooked at the same time.
- The exact cooking time for the baked potatoes can vary depending on their size and your air fryer.
- Be careful not to damage the potato skin when scooping out the potato flesh.
- You can change up the potato filling to your liking. For example, you could also add some butter, chopped herbs, and/or green onions.
Step by Step Instructions
In this section, you can see exactly how to make air fryer twice-baked potatoes.
We’ve included all the recipe process photos so that you can follow along at home and cross-reference what you’re doing in your kitchen!
The detailed recipe card with exact measurements and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post!
If you don’t already have bacon bits, you can start by air frying some bacon. Place the bacon strips in the air fryer in one even layer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
Flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes, or until crisp. Allow to cool slightly and chop them finely.
Make sure to wipe the air fryer basket clean if the bacon strips have lost a lot of fat.
Wash the potatoes and rub them with oil and salt.
Place them in the cleaned air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes, or until they are soft and can easily be pierced with a knife or a skewer.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of the potatoes and your air fryer.
When the potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly to the touch, then cut them in half.
Carefully scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon, making sure to leave the potato skin intact.
In a large bowl, mash the potato flesh with a fork. Add the grated cheddar, bacon bits, sour cream, black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix well to combine.
Spoon the cheese, bacon, and potato mixture back into the potato skins. Arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for another 7 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve the twice-baked potatoes hot (but be careful) with chopped chives or green onions (optional). Enjoy!
Storage Tips
If you have leftover twice-baked potatoes, let them cool completely, then store them in a sealed container in the fridge. They’ll keep for up to 3 days.
Keep in mind that the skin will lose its crispness due to the moisture in the fridge.
When it comes to reheating twice-baked potatoes in the air fryer, we’d recommend a lower temperature, such as 280 degrees Fahrenheit, for just a few minutes until the potatoes are heated through.
You can also use a higher temperature, such as 350 degrees Fahrenheit if you want to make sure that the potato skin gets crispy again. Just watch the tops so that the potatoes don’t accidentally get too dark or burn!
What to Serve Twice Baked Potatoes With
You can serve twice-baked potatoes with all kinds of vegetables and/or meats. And to be fair, they are already a delicious meal on their own!
- If you want a meat component to accompany these potatoes, simple yet delicious chicken breast, turkey breast, pork tenderloin, or even pork ribs are a good option.
- Some vegetables that go well with these potatoes are broccoli, broccolini, green beans – or even these tasty vegetable skewers!
FAQ
Here are two answers to questions about making twice-baked potatoes – air fryer-style!
Air fry the bacon, then set it aside (optional). Wash the potatoes and them rub with oil and salt. Air fry the potatoes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until tender. Remove the potatoes, cut in half, and scoop the flesh out into a bowl. Add in the other ingredients, mix, and scoop back into the potato halves. Return to the air fryer and cook for another few minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
The first cook time is about 40-45 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get them soft. Once filled, the potato halves need to be cooked again for about 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted – also at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Related Recipes
If you liked these twice-baked potatoes, here are some more amazing potato recipes that you might want to try out next!
- Hasselback Potatoes in the Air Fryer
- Air Fried Potato Pancakes (Homemade)
- Air Fryer Potato Peels
- Air Fried Crispy Potato Skins
- Classic Homemade Potato Wedges
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, alternatively store-bought bacon bits
- 3 medium-large potatoes, preferably russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 5 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
Instructions
- Optional: Place the bacon strips in the air fryer in one even layer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes, or until crisp. Let them cool slightly and chop them finely. Wipe down the air fryer basket.2 slices bacon
- Wash the potatoes and rub them with oil and salt. Place them in the cleaned air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes, or until soft and easily pierced with a knife or a skewer.3 medium-large potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 teaspoon salt
- When the potatoes are cool enough to touch, cut them in half. Carefully scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon, leaving the potato skin intact.
- In a large bowl, mash the potato flesh with a fork. Add the grated cheddar, bacon bits, sour cream, black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix well to combine.1 tablespoon sour cream, 5 tablespoons cheddar cheese, 1/3 teaspoon black pepper, 1/3 teaspoon salt
- Spoon the cheese, bacon, and potato mixture back into the potato skins. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Bake for another 7 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the twice-baked potatoes from the air fryer and serve with chopped chives or chopped green onions (optional).
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes, such as russet or Idaho potatoes, since they have a fluffy texture when baked.
- Make sure the potatoes you use are roughly the same size so that they are cooked through at the same time.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of the potatoes and your air fryer.
- Don’t damage the potato skin when scooping out the potato flesh.
- You can change up the potato filling to your liking. For example, you can also add some butter, chopped herbs, and/or green onions.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
