Air fryer potato skins recipe

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Crispy potato skins filled with cheese and bacon, perfect for an appetiser.

Serving size: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes (about 800g)

100g cheddar cheese, grated

2 rashers of bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 tbsp sour cream

1 tbsp chives, chopped

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Method:

1. Prep the potatoes: wash the potatoes and poke holes in them with a fork.

2. Air fry: preheat the air fryer to 200C. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes, or until tender.

3. Prepare skins: cut the potatoes in half and scoop out some of the flesh. Fill the skins with grated cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.

4. Air fry again: place the filled potato skins back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve: top with sour cream and chives, then serve immediately.

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