Description
A quick and tasty snack made with crispy air-fried potato skins, topped with bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or scallions
- Ranch Dressing for drizzling
- Optional: Ranch Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried or fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes to ensure they are clean.
- Rub each of the potatoes with olive oil (about ½ tablespoon).
- Place each potato in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 35-45 minutes on 400 degrees until soft.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and cool completely for about 20-30 minutes.
- Slice each potato in half and scoop out the inner flesh, leaving ¼ inch along the bottom and sides.
- Drizzle or spray the inside of the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt or your favorite seasoning.
- Top each potato with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the skins in the air fryer and cook for 6-10 minutes on 350 degrees until the cheese has melted.
- Top with green onions and ranch dressing.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on the weight of your potatoes.
- For oven method, preheat to 450 degrees and adjust after initial baking.
- For crispy toppings, consider broiling for a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg