Frozen potato skins made in the air fryer are the perfect cheesy, filling appetizer. They are done in minutes and barely take any effort (you don’t even have to flip them).
You can serve the potato skins with some sour cream and/or chopped parsley or chives for some extra flavor and a pop of color.
Recipe Tips
- There is no need to thaw the potato skins first. Simply place them into the air fryer from frozen.
- Frozen potato skins do not need to be flipped over while cooking. If you flip them, you risk dumping out all the cheese/bacon/potato filling and making a huge mess.
- Since every air fryer is different and potato skin brands may differ in thickness and toppings, your total cooking time may vary. Use the times mentioned here as guidelines only!
- We also have a recipe for homemade potato skins in the air fryer, if you want to try it out. It’s really not that difficult!
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Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Fahrenheit).
When it is hot, add the frozen potato skins with the filling side facing up. Leave room between them to allow for even cooking.
Cook the frozen potato skins for 7-10 minutes, or until they are fully heated and golden brown on top. Don’t flip the potato skins over, or you may lose all the filling.
Remember, the exact cooking time can vary by air fryer, potato skin brand, and potato size.
Once done, remove the potato skins from the air fryer and let them sit for a minute before eating.
They can be served with a side of sour cream and/or chopped chives or parsley. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Potato skins taste best when they are served hot out of the air fryer. However, any leftovers can easily be stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
These potato skins actually keep well for a few days. To reheat them, we recommend placing them back into the air fryer for a few minutes (to help keep the crunch), but the microwave will work, too.
You could even eat them cold if you don’t want to wait!
Related Recipes
If you are looking for more frozen appetizers, have a look at these classics:
- Air Fried Frozen Shrimp Tempura
- Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs
- Frozen Jalapeño Poppers in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Veggie Tots
Air Fryer Frozen Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 6 small frozen potato skins, or 4 larger
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius).
- Once the air fryer is hot, add the frozen potato skins into the air fryer basket with the filling side facing up. Leave room between them to allow for even cooking.
- Cook the frozen potato skins at 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 7-10 minutes (for smaller potato skins), or until they are fully heated and golden brown on top. The exact cooking time can vary by air fryer, potato skin brand, and potato size.
- Once done, remove the potato skins from the air fryer and let them sit for a minute before serving. They can be served with a side of sour cream and/or chopped chives or parsley.
Notes
- Don’t flip the potato skins over during cooking or you may lose the filling.
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.
