Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are a classic side dish that are so tasty! The air fryer reduces the cook-time and and they turnout super delicious!

Twice baked potatoes are one of my all time favorite side dishes! They are good for all occasions! Serve them alongside Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner, Easter Brunch or anytime. They are amazing and shockingly easy to make.

I love potatoes so much, and I've already shared with you how to make Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer or Baked Potatoes in the Instant pot which come in handy for this easy recipe! I also shared how to make Air Fryer Potato Skins and those make a delicious appetizer!

How to make Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

• Clean the potatoes well.
• Cook the whole potatoes in the air fryer:
  • Air Fryer (see my method step by step here): Coat the potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Add additional minutes if not cooked through.
• Carefully cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the potato filling, leaving a bit around the edges to make a 'boat'.

• Using a bowl, add all of the ingredients for the filling, and then completely combine.

• Scoop the filling into the pockets of the potato skins.

• Place the twice baked potatoes into the air fryer, then top with grated cheese. **Press the cheese down a bit to prevent it from flying around.

• Cook them in the air fryer, then remove and top with your favorite toppings! I like crumbled bacon bits and green onions!

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes come out so creamy and majorly delicious! You can make these ahead of time; make the day before you need them and then refrigerate. Cook them when needed.

How to freeze twice baked potatoes:

• Follow the directions but do not add green onions to the filling. Instead of putting them into the air fryer for the second time, let them cook completely. Place into a freezer safe bag or container and then freeze up to 6 months.
• How to cook the twice baked potatoes from frozen: Remove the potatoes from the freezer and allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, follow the directions from adding the toppings and then cooking in the air fryer.

How to lighten up Twice Baked Potatoes:

These twice baked potatoes in the air fryer are a hearty side dish, but are not the healthiest. Of course calculate nutrition based off of your exact ingredients and measurements.

• You can trim fat and calories by using nonfat plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream, and 1% milk instead of higher fat milks.
• You can also reduce the amount of cheese sprinkled on the top and cut out the bacon to save more calories and fat.

Main dishes that pair well with Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes:

• Air Fryer Chicken Wings (super crispy)
• Air Fryer Steak Bites
• Air Fryer Italian sausages
• Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks
• Air Fryer Lobster Tails
• Honey Mustard Chicken Strips (Air Fried or Baked)
• Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
• Broccoli Cheddar Grilled Cheese
• Panera Mac and Cheese (copycat recipe)

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

• Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
• COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation

If you are a potato lover like me, try these other potato recipes too!

• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
• Air Fryer Potato Skins
• Instant Pot Potato Soup (with bacon and cheese)
• Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
• In-N-Out Animal Style Fries (Copycat)
• Buffalo Chicken Fries

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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

55 mins

Total Time

1 hr

 

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are a classic side dish that are so tasty! The air fryer reduces the cook-time and and they turnout super delicious!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer twice baked potatoes

Servings: 8 Potato halves

Calories: 249 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes

For filling:

• 8 TBS butter softened
• ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek Yogurt
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 stalks green onions chopped

For topping:

• ⅓ cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
• ¼ cup cooked bacon crumbles optional
• 2 stalks green onions chopped

Instructions

Cook the whole potatoes:

1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Coat the skin lightly with oil, salt, and pepper. Add the potatoes to the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove carefully an allow to cook a few minutes.

Make the filling:

1. In a medium bowl, add scooped out potatoes, softened butter, and sour cream, mash together until combined. Add cheddar cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and green onions; stir to combine.

Fill and cook the potatoes:

1. Taking slightly cooled cooked potatoes, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop potato out from each side, leaving a little bit left at the edges to make some structure for the pocket.

2. Add the potato filling to the potato shells. Shells should be overfilled. Sprinkle the ⅓ cup of cheese over the tops of the potatoes. Place in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from oven and top with bacon crumbles (optional) and more green onions.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

To Freeze: 

• Follow the directions but do not add green onions to the filling (they will turn black and get watery when frozen).
• Instead of putting them into the oven for the second time, let them cook completely. Place into a freezer safe bag or container and then freeze up to 6 months.
• How to cook the twice baked potatoes from frozen: Remove the potatoes from the freezer and allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, follow the directions from adding the toppings and then cook.

Nutrition per serving (including bacon topping): 249 calories, 19g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 2g sugar, 6g protein.