Stuffed Air Fryer Potatoes – Easy, Cheesy Loaded Potato Skins Perfect for Any Occasion
Stuffed Air Fryer Potatoes are a comforting dish featuring crispy potato shells filled with creamy mashed potato, cheese, herbs, and flavorful toppings. The air fryer creates perfectly crispy skins while keeping the filling light and fluffy. They are easy to customize with meats, vegetables, or different cheeses to suit every taste. Ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or even a complete meal, these potatoes are simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Quick preparation and easy cleanup make this one of the most convenient air fryer recipes you'll ever make.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
For the Filling
- Potato flesh from baked potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Air fry the potatoes for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through until tender.
- Allow the potatoes to cool slightly.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving a thin layer attached to the skin.
- Mash the scooped potato with butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins.
- Top with additional shredded cheese.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the air fryer.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley, green onions, and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Russet potatoes produce the fluffiest filling.
- Leave a thin layer of potato inside the skin for stability.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent spilling.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest skins.
- Add cooked vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer for best texture.