Description

This recipe delivers crispy air fryer potatoes with a fluffy, buttery inside, perfect as a snack or side dish. It uses simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium russet potatoes
4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (120ml) sour cream
1 cup (113g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Olive oil spray or cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean, prick with a fork, and roast on oven rack or baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
Let potatoes cool for about 10 minutes. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the insides, leaving about ¼ inch of potato in the skin.
In a mixing bowl, mash potato insides with melted butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, and half the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth but slightly chunky. Fold in sliced green onions.
Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, piling high. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Spray or brush the outsides of the stuffed potatoes lightly with olive oil. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes until tops are golden brown and edges are crispy.
Remove carefully and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Serve with extra sour cream or favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Roasting the potatoes first is essential for crispy skin and fluffy filling. Let potatoes cool before scooping to avoid burns and help filling hold shape. Use melted butter for richer taste. Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket. Spray oil on skins before air frying for best crispiness. If potatoes aren’t crispy enough, air fry longer and add more oil. Brush tops with extra butter after air frying for glossy finish. Can substitute vegan butter and sour cream for dairy-free version.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 potato half
Calories: 180
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 3
Protein: 5

Keywords: air fryer potatoes, twice baked potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy snack, potato recipe, cheesy potatoes, quick side dish