Loaded potato skins are a sharing-platter classic — crispy potato shells filled with melting cheese. The air fryer crisps the skins beautifully, and you can use up leftover baked potatoes. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make potato skins in an air fryer?
A: Bake potatoes, halve and scoop them, then brush the skins with oil and crisp at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes before filling with cheese.
Q: Can you use leftover baked potatoes?
A: Yes — it's a great way to use them up.
The method
Start with baked potatoes — fresh or leftover. Halve them, scoop out most of the flesh (save it for mash), and brush the skins inside and out with a little oil. Crisp them in the air fryer, then fill with cheese and your toppings and melt for a couple more minutes.
The recipe
Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 2 baked potatoes, halved
- 1 tsp oil
- 80g cheese, grated
- Spring onion, soured cream
Method
- Scoop out most of the flesh.
- Brush skins with oil; crisp at 200°C 8–10 min.
- Fill with cheese; melt 2 minutes more.
- Top with spring onion and soured cream.
Tips
- Use leftover baked potatoes to save time.
- Oil the skins inside and out for crunch.
- Save the scooped flesh for mash.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make potato skins in an air fryer?
Bake potatoes, halve and scoop them, brush the skins with oil, and crisp at 200°C for 8–10 minutes, then fill with cheese and melt for a couple more minutes.
Can you use leftover baked potatoes for skins?
Yes — leftover baked potatoes are perfect, and it's a great way to use them up. Just scoop, oil and crisp.
What goes in loaded potato skins?
Classics are cheese, spring onion and soured cream, with crispy bacon for a non-veggie version.