Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 russet potatoes ((approx 4 inches long) (see note))
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instruction

  • Scrub and wash the potatoes. Slice them in half lengthwise. Prepare a large bowl or pot full of water. This will be used to keep the potatoes from browning while they are being prepared.
  • Using a melon baller, scoop out the middle of the potato, leaving a border approximately 1/4" thick. When completed, place the potato in the water. You can also keep the pieces you scooped out and make some mashed potatoes!
  • Repeat until all of the potatoes have been scooped out.
  • Remove the potatoes from the water and shake off. Place them skin side up in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the potatoes with the oil spray. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Use as much or little salt and pepper as you like, keeping in mind the salt factor of whatever you are filling them with.
  • Flip each shell upside down so the skin side is now down.
  • Spray the potatoes on this side and again sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Put the basket in the air fryer and cook on the air fry setting at 400F for approximately 8-10 minutes. They are done when you can prick them with a fork.
  • Remove them from the oven and let cool slightly before adding any fillings. We have a vast collection of popular filling options. The traditional potato skin filling instruction is below.