Air fryer potato skins recipe
Make these tasty and crispy air fryer potato skins, loaded with cheese and bacon. Perfect for appetisers or game day snacks
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Crispy potato skins filled with cheese and bacon, perfect for an appetiser.
Serving size: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes (about 800g)
100g cheddar cheese, grated
2 rashers of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp chives, chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Method:
1. Prep the potatoes: wash the potatoes and poke holes in them with a fork.
2. Air fry: preheat the air fryer to 200C. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes, or until tender.
3. Prepare skins: cut the potatoes in half and scoop out some of the flesh. Fill the skins with grated cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
4. Air fry again: place the filled potato skins back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve: top with sour cream and chives, then serve immediately.
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