Easy, quick, and fully loaded Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes in the air fryer are light, fluffy, and dreamy. You are going to love the buttery and cheese flavors that are complemented with the freshness of our seasoning.
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Why I use the air fryer to make Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes
- It is so convenient to do and is done in under 15 minutes.
- Pick the size of the ramekins or cooking dish.
- Choose a different topping like a pizza for each ramekin.
Pro Tips
- Remember mashed potatoes will have different textures depending on the potatoes. I used Russets.
- Need a mashed potato recipe? Check out our potato mixture from the Twice-Baked Potatoes. It is from scratch and uses chicken broth which brings a nice smoothness.
- A little meal planning goes a long way. Next time you cook our Smoked Baked Potatoes make some extras. Use them for these twice-baked mashed potatoes. It gives that delicious smoky flavor.
Ingredients
I love the simplicity of this recipe and how I can use leftover mashed potatoes.
- Mashed potatoes
- Garlic powder
- Celery seed
- Sour cream
- Shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Bacon bits (Or 6 cooked bacon crumbled into pieces)
Instructions
1. Prepare and Mix – Pick 3 ramekins and butter them. Mix the mashed potatoes with the seasoning then add the sour cream, Colby Jack, and bacon bits. Scoop the potato mixture into the ramekins and place in the basket.
2. Air Fry and get Cheesy – Cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes. Remove the basket and top with more cheese and bacon bits. Continue air frying for 4 minutes.
3. Serve and Enjoy!
Keep reading down to the recipe card for precise information on ingredients and instructions.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Air Fryer
- Danish dough whisk or hand mixer
Storage / Leftovers / Rewarm
Storage: If your leftovers are still in the ramekins, cover them with plastic film. Or place it in an air-tight container. Place the portions in the fridge. It should be eaten within two to three days.
Leftovers: Potato pancakes, Sean just did this with the leftovers for his breakfast. He loved it as a new breakfast potato option.
Rewarm: Bake in the air fryer at 350 degrees F. for around 3 – 4 minutes.
FAQ
You can use a small pan, baking dish or bowl which are heatproof and will fit in the air fryer basket.
Yes. The temperature and time may vary, a good rule of thumb is to check at halfway to see how it is cooking.
There are a ton of recipes out there. If you have one you like, I’m sure using it will be a great starting point. Check out our Twice-Baked Potatoes recipe to see my take on mashed potatoes.
Related
Looking for more Potato recipes? Give one of these a try.
Pairing
Here are some ideas to go with your Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes.
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Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Air Fryer
- Danish dough whisk or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or onion powder)
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided (¼ cup mixed with the potatoes and ¼ cup for toppings)
- ½ cup divided bacon bits or 6 strips of cooked bacon crumbled into pieces (¼ cup mixed with the potatoes and a ¼ cup for toppings)
Instructions
Prepare and Mix
- Butter 3 ramekins, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine leftover mashed potatoes with the garlic powder and celery seeds. Mix until combined.
- Add in the sour cream, ¼ cup shredded cheese, and ¼ cup bacon bits. Mix until all ingredients are blended.
- Divide the potato mixture equally into 3 ramekins.
Air Fry and get Cheesy
- Cook in the air fryer on the manual setting at 350 degrees F. for 5 minutes.
- Remove the basket from the air fryer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on each ramekin with the bacon bits.
- Place the basket back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted to your liking.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe was done with a 5.8 qt basket-style air fryer. It is a good baseline to reference if you are using a different type. If you are using a different type your time and temperature may vary.
- The ramekins I used are 4 inches in diameter.
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