Name: Crispy Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins: Easy Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed; Olive oil cooking spray; 4 tablespoons vegan shredded Cheddar-style cheese (such as Daiya®); 4 tablespoons diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®); 4 tablespoons prepared textured vegetable protein (TVP), seasoned to taste

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Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins

Sep 8, 2025
by Abigail Turcotte
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

25 mins
SERVING

2 People
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Crispy, savory, and unbelievably satisfying, these vegan air fryer potato skins redefine comfort food. Featuring a perfectly tender potato base, melty vegan cheese, and a zesty topping, they're an appetizer that's sure to disappear in minutes.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed

Olive oil cooking spray

4 tablespoons vegan shredded Cheddar-style cheese (such as Daiya®)

4 tablespoons diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

4 tablespoons prepared textured vegetable protein (TVP), seasoned to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

46 g
Fiber

10 g
Protein

21 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

268 mg
Sugar

5 g
Fat

3 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

2 mins

Prepare Potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly and prick them several times with a fork to allow steam to escape. (5 minutes)

02

Step

12 mins

Microwave: Cook the potatoes in the microwave on high for 5 minutes per side, until slightly softened. (10 minutes)

03

Step

10 mins

Prep Skins: Carefully cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Once slightly cooled, scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch to maintain the skin's structure. Reserve the scooped-out potato for another use, like mashed potatoes or gnocchi. (10 minutes)

04

Step

5 mins

Preheat and Prepare Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spritz the inside of each potato skin with olive oil cooking spray. (5 minutes)

05

Step

5 mins

First Air Fry: Arrange the potato skins in the air fryer basket, hollowed-out side up. Air fry for about 5 minutes, or until the edges begin to crisp and turn golden brown. (5 minutes)

06

Step

3 mins

Add Cheese: Remove the potato skins from the air fryer and evenly distribute about 1 tablespoon of vegan cheese into each skin. (2 minutes)

07

Step

7 mins

Second Air Fry: Return the filled potato skins to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (7 minutes)

08

Step

2 mins

Garnish: Remove from the air fryer and top each skin with 1 tablespoon of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers and 1 tablespoon of prepared textured vegetable protein. (2 minutes)

09

Step

Serve Immediately: For the best experience, serve these loaded vegan potato skins hot and fresh from the air fryer.

For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or garlic powder to the potato skins before the first air frying.
Feel free to customize the toppings! Black beans, corn, chopped bell peppers, or vegan sour cream would all be delicious additions.
If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and the cheese is melted.

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