By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 17, 2021
Make your favorite steak house side dish at home! These air fryer twice baked potatoes are so easy to make and a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
When we eat at my favorite steak place, I can never resist ordering a twice baked potato for a side . Creamy, fluffy and loaded, they are hard to resist!
These air fryer twice baked potatoes are super simple to make and the air fryer gets them wonderfully crisp.
Topped with cheese with sour cream, bacon and green onion for one yummy bite!
Be sure to try my Loaded Scalloped Potatoes and Loaded Potato Skins too!
Why you’ll love this Cheesy Air Fried Twice Baked Potato recipe:
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You can whip up these potatoes with simple ingredients you’ll probably already have to hand.
- VERSATILE: These twice baked potatoes are great to serve with so many mains. They work great with meat, seafood, chicken and everything in-between.
- SO DELICIOUS : It doesn’t get much better than creamy and cheesy potatoes! This recipe is a keeper!
If you don’t have an Air Fryer, try this twice baked potato recipe instead, or try Broccoli Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes .
How to make Twice Baked Potatoes in an Air Fryer
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- Oil and season the potatoes and cook in the air fryer.
- Cut them in half and scoop out the insides.
- Mix the potato with the butter, cream and seasonings.
- Spoon back into the potato skins.
- Cook in the air fryer.
- Add cheese and melt.
- Top with sour cream, bacon and spring onions.
What are the best potatoes to use?
These twice baked potatoes are best made with starchy large potatoes. Russet work great and Yukon Gold or baking potatoes will do the job nicely.
It’s best not to use waxy potatoes which won’t be as fluffy.
Can you make these in the oven?
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make these in the oven. I love that making them in the air fryer frees up my oven to make the main, and it gets them super nice and crispy, but they’ll turn out great oven baked too.
Bake the potatoes in the oven at 400F for around 60 to 70 minutes til crisp and soft. You can the place them under the broiler to brown and melt the cheese.
What do you serve them with?
These air fryer twice baked potatoes are great served with all of your favorite mains, they pair so easily with so many meals. Try them with:
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Rosemary Garlic Steak
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Tips!
- Use starchy potatoes for the best texture.
- Fully pre heat the air fryer before adding the potatoes so that they cook evenly through.
- Best served straight away, but they will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the air fryer at 400F for 3 to 4 minutes to warm through and crisp back up.
These air fryer twice baked potatoes are one delicious side dish. So effortless to make and super super tasty!
MoreSide Dish Recipeswe Love
- Cucumber Salad
- Air Fryer Ranch Broccoli
- Asparagus Almondine
- Crispy Zucchini Fries
- Crispy Parmesan Potato Wedges
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 large russet potatoes scrubbed and dried
- ▢ Olive oil
- ▢ Kosher salt to taste
- ▢ Cracked black pepper to taste
- ▢ ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ▢ 1 cup shredded cheese divided
- ▢ Chopped bacon for garnish
- ▢ Sour cream for garnish
- ▢ Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pat dry. Use a fork to poke holes in the potato
- Rub all sides with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place potatoes into the air fryer basket and fry at 400 degrees F for 70 minutes, until the outside is crisp and the inside should be fork tender.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, carefully cut them in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl.
- Add butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste. Use a hand mixer or potato masher to whip the potatoes until light and fluffy, adding more butter and heavy cream if desired.
- Divide the mashed potato between the potato skins. Return to the air fryer for 4 minutes at 400 degrees F, until the tops begin to brown. Sprinkle with cheese and fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Carefully transfer the baked potatoes from the air fryer to a serving plate. Top with bacon, sour cream, and green onions and serve hot.
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Becky’s Tips
- Use starchy potatoes for the best texture.
- Fully pre heat the air fryer before adding the potatoes so that they cook evenly through.
- Best served straight away, but they will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the air fryer at 400F for 3 to 4 minutes to warm through and crisp back up.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes scrubbed and dried
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese divided
- Chopped bacon for garnish
- Sour cream for garnish
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pat dry. Use a fork to poke holes in the potato
- Rub all sides with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place potatoes into the air fryer basket and fry at 400 degrees F for 70 minutes, until the outside is crisp and the inside should be fork tender.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, carefully cut them in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl.
- Add butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste. Use a hand mixer or potato masher to whip the potatoes until light and fluffy, adding more butter and heavy cream if desired.
- Divide the mashed potato between the potato skins. Return to the air fryer for 4 minutes at 400 degrees F, until the tops begin to brown. Sprinkle with cheese and fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Carefully transfer the baked potatoes from the air fryer to a serving plate. Top with bacon, sour cream, and green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for the best texture.
- Fully pre heat the air fryer before adding the potatoes so that they cook evenly through.
- Best served straight away, but they will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the air fryer at 400F for 3 to 4 minutes to warm through and crisp back up.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
