🥔 Air-Fried Loaded Crispy Potato Skins 🧀 (Appetizers)

A legendary appetizer reimagined for maximum speed and crunch. Instead of baking potatoes for an hour, this recipe utilizes small-to-medium potatoes to dramatically reduce prep time. By scooping out the center and leaving a sturdy potato wall, the intense convection air rapidly de-moisturizes and crisps the skin into a shattered, rigid shell. Packed with sharp cheddar and smoky turkey bacon, it delivers a perfect tavern-style crunch.

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes

• 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes

• 🍽️ Servings: 2 servings (makes 4 loaded skins)

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 medium Russet potatoes (scrubbed and cleaned thoroughly) 🥔

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter 🛢️

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder & a pinch of sea salt 🧄🧂

• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) 🧀

• 2 strips of cooked turkey bacon or beef bacon (crumbled) 🥓

• The Cooling Finish: 🥣 Sour cream and finely chopped chives. 🌱