Crispy Oven Baked Potato Skins
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Crispy Oven Baked Potato Skins
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Potato skins are brushed with garlic butter, filled with cheese and bacon, and baked until perfectly golden.
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Ingredients
- 6 small baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, or 3 tablespoons bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions or chives
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
To Bake Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Scrub the potatoes and poke each potato with a fork 5-6 times. Place them directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let cool until the potatoes are easy to handle.
To Prepare Potato Skins
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the flesh leaving a ¼-inch thick shell.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, parsley, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Brush the inside and outside of the potatoes with the butter mixture.
- Place potatoes cut side down in a baking dish or 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip potatoes over and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until slightly browned and crisp.
- Fill each potato with cheese and bacon. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, top with green onion and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- Potatoes: The baking time for the whole potato is based on small potatoes. Larger potatoes can be used but will need extra baking time.
- Microwave: Potatoes can be baked in the microwave if desired. The potato skins should be cooked in the oven or air fryer.
- Air Fryer Instructions
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- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Bake the scrubbed and poked potatoes for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Scoop out the flesh as per the recipe above.
- Place the potato skins, brushed with butter mixture, cut side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 7-9 minutes or until crisp, flipping halfway.
- Sprinkle cheese and bacon bits over the potato skins. Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2potato skins
Calories
264
(13%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
752mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
329IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2potato skins | |
| Calories | 264 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 329IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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