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Loaded Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato

Published: Jul 17, 2020 · Modified: Sep 5, 2023 by Sandi Gaertner · 4 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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This super stuffed air fryer twice-baked potato recipe is one of the best things you will ever taste! These twice-baked potatoes are cheesy and loaded with flavorful grilled chicken, cheese, and bacon. They can be topped with sour cream and chives. I know you have to be getting hungry now!

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Whenever we used to eat out more, we always got excited about ordering cheesy twice-baked potatoes. They are family-friendly and kid-approved! We love them because they are so full of flavor, and with the diced chicken, they can also make a satisfying meal!

Mr. Fearless Dining and I have been working on eating a little better at home, so I was determined to make a healthier version of homemade potato skins.

That is when the idea was born for these super stuffed potatoes! Cooking them in the air fryer is also the perfect way to cook them. 

Don't forget to check out all of my easy Gluten Free Air Fryer recipes for more recipe ideas!

Why This Recipe Is Great:

  1. With all of the added protein, these twice baked potatoes make a meal!
  2. The air fryer cooks a twice baked potato so much faster than an oven.
  3. They make great appetizers!
  4. Kids love them. With the cheese and bacon, you can add veggies too!

If you are trying to decide on what air fryer to get, I have a great list of the best air fryers for gluten free. I include a great pros and cons list for each model.

Allergen Information:

This recipe is gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free. I include dairy free options in the Ingredient Notes section.

Ingredient Notes:

Photos of the air fryer twice baked potato ingredients.
  • Bacon - You can use raw bacon and cook it, or use pre-cooked bacon.
  • Sour Cream - Use full-fat or low-fat. If you are dairy-free, use Kite Hill or another dairy-free sour cream.
  • Cheddar Cheese - I recommend VioLife or Daiya cheeses if you are dairy-free.
  • Grilled Chicken - I use chicken breast because they are leaner, but you can use any chicken cut. To save time, you can buy frozen grilled chicken strips like Trader Joe's Just Chicken.
  • Potatoes - Russet potatoes are the best for this recipe because of their silky texture.
  • Heavy Cream - Do not use half and half. If you are dairy-free, So Delicious now makes a dairy-free heavy cream.
  • Chives or Scallions
Four twice baked potatoes on a platter.

Variations:

I wanted to share a few other ideas to add to your potatoes to try as well. 

  • Sweet Potatoes taste amazing and would go perfectly with all the other ingredients. 
  • Ranch Dressing - Drizzle your favorite gluten free ranch dressing on the loaded potato skins. So yummy!
  • Jalapenos - If you love a little spice, finely dice some jalapenos and toss on top before putting them in the air fryer. 
  • Pepper Jack Cheese - Pair the pepper jack with the cheddar or replace it completely. It adds a fantastic element of spice!
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Which air fryer and what size?

Are you ready to give this easy recipe a try? For this recipe, I cooked my potatoes in this air fryer.

I ended up with the small-sized 3.4 qt air fryer, which barely fit my potatoes. If you are a larger family, I highly recommend you get this larger 5.8 qt sized model air fryer. I have a lot of regrets about not getting this larger one. This brand has been great so far and has had no weird off-gassing that we noticed.

How To Make Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato:

Two cooked baked potatoes in the air fryer.

Step 1: Wash your potatoes. Pierce the potatoes with a fork to vent the hot air as they cook.

Step 2: Place them in the air fryer and set to cook at 400º F for 15 minutes. Open the air fryer after 15 minutes and flip the potatoes over. Pierce this side and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Baked Potatoes cut in half on a plate. One has the insides scooped out.

Step 3: Cut your cooked baked potatoes in half and scoop out the potato middles into a bowl.

Adding the shredded cheese to the potatoes in a bowl.

Step 4: Add the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and heavy cream. Mash the potatoes until they are creamy.

Adding potato, chicken, cheese, and bacon in a bowl.

Step 5: Mix the grilled chicken chunks and chopped bacon into the mashed potato mixture.

Stuffed potatoes ready to cook in the air fryer.

Step 6: Scoop the potato and meat mixture into each baked potato skin.

Cheese topped potatoes ready to cook in the air fryer.

Step 7: Top with cheese. Bake in your air fryer at 350º F for 4-5 minutes to heat and melt the cheese. Eat them hot by themselves or enjoy them as a side dish.

Recipe FAQ:

What is an air fryer?

An air fryer is an awesome kitchen appliance that is becoming increasingly popular. If you have ever used a convection oven, it’s the same concept. Only it’s a much smaller scale.

It works because the air fryer will heat up the air, and as it circulates, it cooks the food. In many cases, it’s faster than a regular oven. And it’s much healthier than frying food in oil.

What are the best potatoes for baking?

You can use several different kinds of potatoes to make twice-baked potatoes. I prefer russet potatoes because they are large, but you can also use red, white, and sweet potatoes.

Can I make these air fryer loaded baked potatoes ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these air fryer loaded baked potatoes ahead of time. Just follow the recipe as directed, then allow them to cool. After they have cooled completely, tightly wrap them with plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. Then, when you are ready to serve, bake them until the cheese is melted; add sour cream and chives, then devour! 

Can you make this potato recipe vegan?

You can easily make this vegan using a meat replacement like vegan bacon. You will also need to use vegan butter or sour cream instead of heavy cream and vegan cheese instead of regular cheese. Kite Hill makes a great vegan sour cream, and VioLife makes the best vegan cheeses.

Can you bake the air fryer twice baked potato in an oven?

If you don't have an air fryer, no problem! Just bake your potatoes in an oven at 400º F for one hour, then scoop out the middles and stuff as directed in the recipe. Broil your stuffed potatoes to melt the cheese.

You may also love this Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries recipe.

A twice baked potato on a white plate. A bite is missing from the potato.

More Potato Recipes To Try:

  • Healthier Funeral Potatoes With Fire-Roasted Hatch Chiles
  • Bacon Ricotta Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
  • Easy Fresh Herb Gluten Free Potato Salad
  • Mardi Gras Jambalaya Stuffed Baked Potatoes

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Loaded Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Sandi Gaertner
This easy air fryer loaded twice baked potatoes recipe is stuffed with bacon, grilled chicken, and lots of cheese.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large potatoes * see note
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced
  • 3-4 slices of cooked bacon
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400º F.
  • Wash your potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork. This will allow hot steam to vent out of the potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes each side in the air fryer.
  • When the potatoes are done, stab a fork inside. If the potato is soft in the middle, it is finished cooking.
  • Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop the potato middles out of each one into a large bowl.
  • Add the heavy cream, cheese, chicken, and bacon to the potato middles and mix well.
  • Scoop the potato mixture back into each potato skin and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350º F for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve hot as a meal or side dish.

Notes

1. I prefer to use russet potatoes because they are larger and have less moisture than other potato varieties. This helps to keep the filling light.
2. To make this recipe dairy-free, use vegan cheese like VioLife brand.
3. These baked potatoes will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
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This post was updated from an older July 2020 post with more recipe details and oven baking options.

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  1. Jane Saunders

    September 15, 2020 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    This could just be a game changer. I'm a bit of a baked potato addict, but often I forget to put one in the oven in time for lunch (cannot stand them done in the microwave). This, however, is one very tasty solution.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 15, 2020 at 8:50 am

      Thank you so much. It is a meal in itself, which is great for using leftover chicken up :-).

      Reply
  2. Noelle

    September 15, 2020 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! Always love finding new air fryer recipes!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 15, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      I am so glad you liked it Noelle, thank you :-).

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