Our air fryer twice-baked potato recipe will be the only twice-baked potato recipe you need! Baked potatoes are hollowed out, air-fried for extra crispy skin, and then stuffed with a mixture including sour cream, butter, fresh garlic, and cheese. Gluten-free.
These loaded baked potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Perfect for dinner or as a side to compliment many of your favorite meals. We share inspiration on how to serve baked potatoes below!
Prepare these easy twice-baked potatoes in advance for a convenient make-ahead meal. Bake the potatoes one night, then stuff them the next day. Leftover baked potatoes can be air fried for a week’s end treat. This recipe is simple and perfect for young chefs, boosting their kitchen confidence!
Ingredients
- 4 baked potatoes, cooled enough to handle
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese ✅
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped ✅We use Kroger precooked bacon
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make Twice Baked Potatoes in Air Fryer
Prep the potatoes. Slice the Russett potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop the insides out of the potato, leaving a little on the skin for structure. Place the cooked potato into the medium-sized mixing bowl. Place the potato skins onto the air fryer pan.
Blend the mixture
To the bowl with the potatoes add the sour cream, butter, milk, 1/2 of the cheese, 3/4 of the chopped bacon, garlic, along with the salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F
Place the pan with the potato skins into the air fryer and air fry for 6 minutes. Remove.
Fill the potato skins
Divide the potato mixture evenly among the potato skins. Top with the rest of the shredded cheese and bacon bits.
Cook
Air fry for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
How To Serve Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Serve as is for the main course with popular side dishes like Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli, Green Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli Salad without Mayo or tossed salad.
Pair with meals from the grill such as grilled chicken, porterhouse steaks, or pork chops.
Alongside chicken recipes such as Boiled Chicken Thighs, Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts, Air Fryer Italian Chicken Thighs, Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs, or Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Tenderloins.
Serve with salmon, scallops or crab as a delicious compliment to seafood favorites.
Tips and Tricks
- Choosing Potatoes: Opt for russet potatoes as they have a fluffy texture, perfect for twice-baked potatoes.
- Baking Potatoes: Ensure your potatoes are thoroughly baked until they are tender. You can achieve this by baking them in the oven or using the microwave, depending on your time constraints.
- Scooping Technique: When scooping out the potato insides, be gentle to avoid damaging the skins. Leave a thin layer of potato for structure.
- Customize Flavors: Feel free to customize the filling by adding ingredients like chives, green onions, or different types of cheese for extra flavor.
- Browning the Tops: If you prefer a crispy top, consider broiling the potatoes for a few minutes after air frying to achieve that golden brown finish.
- Preheating the Air Fryer: Preheating the air fryer ensures even cooking and crispier results. Give it a few minutes to reach the desired temperature before adding the potato skins.
- Bacon Preparation: For crispy bacon, cook it until it’s almost crispy before chopping it for the filling. The air frying step will add the final touch.
- Serving Ideas: These twice-baked potatoes make a great side dish or even a meal on their own. Serve them with a side salad or as a hearty appetizer.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to stuff the potato skins. This is convenient for quick meal preparation.
- Garnish: Before serving, add some fresh herbs like parsley or chives for a pop of color and freshness.
- Experiment: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to create your unique twist on twice-baked potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will bake potatoes in the air fryer for a total of 12 minutes. First cooking the potato skins then cooking the stuffed potato. Be cautious to not overcrowd the air fryer basket, which can cause uneven cooking.
You bet! Follow our simple guide for cooking baked potatoes in the air fryer before turning into delicious twice-baked potatoes.
Yes, you can place this recipe in the oven if an air fryer is unavailable. Preheat the oven to 350°F then bake for 20 minutes.
Russett potatoes are the best option because of their thick potato skins. Not only do the skins get crispier compared to other varieties but they hold their shape when hallowed out.
Once completely cool, store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat by placing back into the air fryer or microwaving in 30-second intervals.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Encourage your family to eat the skin of the baked potato – it is full of fiber!
- Set a variety of toppings on the table to create a baked potato bar as a fun way to serve dinner
- Before turning on the air fryer, double check the potatoes aren’t touching
More Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Baked Apples (Gluten-Free)
- Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Ground Turkey (Air Fryer)
- Air Fryer Banana Chips
- Salmon Patties in Air Fryer
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- Crispy Air Fried Fish
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Baked Potato in the Air Fryer
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Twice Baked Potatoes Air Fryer Recipe
Equipment
- air fryer We used a Ninja Foodie
- knife
Ingredients
- 4 baked potatoes, cooled enough to handle
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese ✅
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped ✅We use Kroger precooked bacon
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- ⭐️Prep the potatoes. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop the insides out of the potato, leaving a little on the skin for structure. Place the cooked potato into the medium-sized mixing bowl. Place the potato skins onto the air fryer pan.4 baked potatoes, cooled enough to handle
- Blend the mixture. To the bowl with the potatoes add the sour cream, butter, milk, 1/2 of the cheese, 3/4 of the chopped bacon, garlic, along with the salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.1/2 cup sour cream, 4 tablespoon butter, melted, 1/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped, 1 large clove garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- ⭐️Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the pan with the potato skins into the air fryer and air fry for 6 minutes. Remove.
- Fill the potato skins. Divide the potato mixture evenly among the potato skins. Top with the rest of the cheese and bacon.3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- ⭐️Cook. Air fry for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
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Nonnie says
I love the idea of putting the potato skins back in the air fryer and crisping them up. Now that the family is down to just hubby and me it’s taking some getting used to smaller meals and this help portion control us instead of the big twice baked potato casserole that we tend to want eat more than we need to. Thanks for the great recipe
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you enjoyed them. 🙂