Crispy Potato Boats with Sweet Bacon & Cheese

Crispy Potato Boats with Sweet Bacon & Cheese

45 mins
medium
4 servings

Enjoy these flavorful and crispy potato boats filled with savory sweet bacon and melted cheese. A delicious and satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Air Fryer
  • Fork
  • Frying Pan
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 4.00 mediumRusset Potatoes(Choose firm, starchy potatoes for best results.)
  • 160.00 gSweet Bacon(Cubed for even cooking.)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Finely chopped.)
  • 40.00 gMozzarella Cheese(Shredded.)
  • 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(For sautéing.)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste.)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(To taste.)

Instructions

1

Boil potatoes until tender (approx. 20 minutes).

Estimated time: 20 minutes

2

Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until softened.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add sweet bacon and cook until crispy.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

4

Drain potatoes and let cool slightly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Halve potatoes lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-cm border.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Mash potato flesh with a fork.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Mix in shredded mozzarella, cooked bacon, salt, and pepper.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Fill potato halves with the mixture.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Top each potato boat with extra mozzarella.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Place on a parchment-lined air fryer basket.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

11

Air fry at 180°C for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

12

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes