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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Air fryer twice baked potatoes have crisped russet potato shells filled with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes and sharp cheddar. They cook in the air fryer until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, then get a fresh finish of sliced green onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 53 minutes
Cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 304
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the potatoes
  • 2 russet potatoes large (about 10 to 12 ounces each)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt divided
For the filling and topping
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar shredded, divided
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart air fryer

Method
 

Bake the potatoes
  1. Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Scrub the potatoes and dry them.
  3. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
  4. Rub the potatoes with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
  5. Air-fry the potatoes for 35 to 45 minutes, turning them halfway through, until a fork slides easily into the centers.
  6. Let the potatoes cool until easy to handle, about 10 minutes.
  7. Halve the potatoes lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl, leaving about 1/4-inch-thick shells.
Fill and air-fry
  1. Mash the potato flesh with the butter, sour cream, milk, 1/4 cup of the cheddar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper.
  2. Spoon the filling evenly into the potato shells, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar, and arrange the halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Air-fry at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted.
  4. Top with the green onions before serving.

Notes

For shells that hold their shape, leave about 1/4 inch of potato when scooping. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 2 months and reheat in the air fryer. Plain Greek yogurt can replace the sour cream if desired.