Crispy Mini Loaded Baked Potatoes

Who doesn’t love a bite-sized snack that’s crispy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes?

These Air Fryer Mini Baked Potato Bites are a total crowd-pleaser.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, planning a tailgate party, or packing a picnic, these tiny taters bring big flavor with zero stress.

They’re crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle, and loaded with all the good stuff — bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives. Yes, please!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Servings: about 24

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 27-30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs mini potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ – ⅓ cup bacon pieces
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped chives

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Wash the potatoes.

2 – Add to a bowl and toss with olive oil and coarse sea salt.

3 – Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket.

4 – Air fry at 385 degrees for 27-30 minutes, shaking the basket every 8-10 minutes, until fork tender.

Cooking time may vary if you have larger potatoes.

5 – Once potatoes are done, arrange them on a baking sheet or platter.

6 – Cut an “x” into the tops, and pinch from the bottom of the potatoes to open them up a bit.

7 – Top the potatoes with cheese and a dollop of sour cream, then top with bacon pieces and chives.

8 – Serve while hot. Enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

• Pick potatoes that are the same size so they cook evenly in the air fryer.

• Use a fork to test doneness—they should feel soft in the middle with crispy skins.

• Swap the bacon for plant-based crumbles to make it vegetarian-friendly.

• Add a dash of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the olive oil before air frying for an extra kick.

• Prep toppings ahead of time and set up a topping bar for guests to build their own.

• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed for crispy skins.

• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option that still tastes great.

These Air Fryer Mini Baked Potato Bites are the perfect go-to snack for your next party, picnic, or casual get-together.

They’re quick to make, easy to customize, and always disappear fast.

Whether you’re serving them at a summer BBQ or game day bash, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Go ahead — make extra!

Mini Loaded Baked Potatoes

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs mini potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ - ⅓ cup bacon pieces
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped chives

Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes.

2. Add to a bowl and toss with olive oil and coarse sea salt.

3. Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket.

4. Air fry at 385 degrees for 27-30 minutes, shaking the basket every 8-10 minutes, until fork tender.

Cooking time may vary if you have larger potatoes.

5. Once potatoes are done, arrange them on a baking sheet or platter.

6. Cut an “x” into the tops, and pinch from the bottom of the potatoes to open them up a bit.

7. Top the potatoes with cheese and a dollop of sour cream, then top with bacon pieces and chives.

8. Serve while hot. Enjoy!