4.3 from 9 votes
TGI Fridays Potato Skins
Make TGI Fridays famous potato skins at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
100 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 baked potato skins empty of potato meat, halves
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 diced green onion
- 1/2 cup Bacon diced and fried crisp (about 5 strips
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Brush potato shells with melted butter and sprinkle salt to taste. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp but not dry and hard.
- Remove and sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and onion; place back in the oven until cheese is melted.
- Serve with sour cream. For a bit of variety, try ranch dressing.
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Notes
- Double Baking is Key: The secret to extra-crispy skins is baking the hollowed potato skins twice. This creates that signature crunch that makes restaurant-style potato skins so addictive.
- Don't Scoop Too Deep: Leave about ¼ inch of potato flesh attached to the skin. Too thin and they'll fall apart; too thick and they won't get properly crispy.
- Butter Both Sides: Don't skip brushing butter on both the inside and outside of the skins. This ensures maximum flavor and the perfect crispy texture throughout.
Nutrition Information
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
0g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
376mg
(16%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.