Description
This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe delivers perfectly cooked russet potatoes with a crispy skin and fluffy interior, topped with savory turkey bacon, melted cheddar cheese, green onions, butter, and a dollop of sour cream for a fully loaded, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 russet potatoes (about 4 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter)
- Cooking spray
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Butter (to taste)
Toppings
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Add the russet potatoes to the air fryer basket. Spray them evenly with cooking spray, then season with salt to taste.
- Air Fry Potatoes: Cook the potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Using an oven mitt, carefully flip each potato, then continue air frying for an additional 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook Bacon: While potatoes cook, fry the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes until fully cooked and crispy. Remove and let cool, then chop into small pieces.
- Prepare Toppings: Grate the cheddar cheese and slice the green onions; set them aside for assembly.
- Assemble Potatoes: Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and slice each down the center lengthwise. Add butter to each potato, season with salt and pepper to taste, then top generously with grated cheddar cheese, chopped turkey bacon, and sliced green onions.
- Serve: Serve each potato with a dollop of sour cream on the side and enjoy your fully loaded air fryer baked potatoes!
Notes
- This recipe is very easy and perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add extra cheese or sautéed vegetables.
- Russet potatoes work best for fluffy interiors and crispy skins.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or a plant-based bacon alternative.
- If you prefer softer skins, wrap potatoes in foil before air frying (though this will reduce crispiness).
- Add extra toppings such as chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, or chives for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 571 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
