Name: Air Fryer Potato Skins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 6 yellow potatoes, washed and peeled (any potatoes you enjoy); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon pepper, to taste; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, or dry oregano; sour cream or tzatziki for dipping

These Air Fryer Potato Skins are our favorite way to enjoy a healthier snack, which in our opinion, tastes better than chips! This recipe happens to be a beloved snack we've been making for years. The potato peels are the best part of the potato but most people don’t know how good they taste (and how much nutritional value they have) and throw them away. We promise you will never toss them again once you try this recipe. These crispy potato skins are with sour cream tzatziki or any creamy dip.

What stands out

These Air Fryer Potato Skins help cut down on food waste while being a healthier and more alternative to chips! By making them in the air fryer, you’ll use a whole lot less oil than deep frying and a lot less salt. But rest assured, these are ultra crispy and utterly addictive! These make a great snack for game day, or serve them as a fun party appetizer.

How to Prepare Air Fryer Potato Skins

Peel the potatoes and wash and dry the peels well.

Add them to a bowl with the oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning and then toss.

Next air fry at 380F (193C) for 9-10 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Enjoy with sour cream or any dip you love.

Kitchen tip

To make these in the oven, place the potato skins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400F/425F (200C/220C) for about 20-25 minutes until crispy.

Swaps

You can use any type of potatoes you enjoy in this recipe.
Feel free to play around with the seasonings in this Air Fryer Potato Skins recipe. Try adding paprika, oregano, chili powder, Parmesan cheese, or any other spices you enjoy.

Serve it with

A creamy sauce such as a ranch or caesar dressing, or our homemade Tzatziki Recipe.
Serve these for gameday with chicken wings pizza and burgers.
Sprinkle the Air Fryer Potato Skins with chives and bacon bits and serve as a party appetizer.
Use the Potato Skins as a crispy topping on homemade chili.

Questions

strong Can we use any type of potatoes for this recipe?

Yes, you can use any type of potatoes you enjoy, just make sure to wash and dry well.

strong How can we ensure the air fryer potato skins are crispy?

Make sure to dry the potato peels well before tossing them with oil and seasonings. Also, spread them out in a single layer in the air fryer basket (or on the baking sheet) to allow for even cooking and crisping.

which air fryer do you have?

We have this mark COSORI Pro II Air Fryer and we love it! If you’re using another brand of air fryer, use the manual’s recommended temperature and cook times and adjust accordingly since every appliance is different.

strong Can we make these ahead of time?

These potato peels are best enjoyed fresh and crispy. While you can prepare the peels ahead of time, they may lose their crispiness upon reheating. If you have potato peels and want to hold them to bake the next day, try storing them in the fridge submerged in water until you’re ready to use them. Let us know in the comments if you try this and how it goes!

How else can we season these air fryer potato skins?

Feel free to experiment with different seasonings to suit your taste preferences. You can try adding paprika, oregano, chili powder, Parmesan cheese, or any other spices you enjoy.

can we make these potato skins in the oven?

Yes, you certainly can make these in the oven. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400F/425F (200C/220C) for about 20-25 minutes until crispy.