Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Potato Slices
These Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Potato Slices are a quick and easy snack, and appetizers made with crispy potato slices are topped with melted cheddar, savory bacon bits, and fresh chives.
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They’re great for family snacks, game day appetizers, or even a fun side for weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Serve it with Smash Burger Tacos or with Buffalo Chicken Sliders.
How to Make Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Potato Slices
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until crispy. When done, set on a paper towel to absorb grease, then break the bacon into small pieces.
2. Wash the potatoes really well, then slice them into ¼ inch slices.
3. Dice the chives.
4. Lightly brush each of the potato slices with olive oil.
5. Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket
6. Sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper
7. Cook at 400 degrees for 17-18 minutes, lightly shaking the basket once halfway through cooking
8. Top each of the potatoes with cheese, then bacon, then a few chives.
9. Bake for an additional 2 minutes. Remove potatoes from the air fryer, and serve hot!
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use medium russet potatoes for the best texture and crispiness.
- Make sure to slice the potatoes evenly (¼ inch), so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Lightly brushing with olive oil helps them crisp up without adding too much fat.
- Cook bacon over medium-low heat to avoid burning and get a nice, crispy texture.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Top with cheese, bacon, and chives just before the last 2 minutes to melt the cheese without overcooking.
Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Potato Slices
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 3 slices bacon
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks fresh chives
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium low heat, until crispy. When done, set on a paper towel to absorb grease, then break the bacon into small pieces.
- Wash the potatoes really well, then slice them into ¼ inch slices.
- Dice the chives.
- Lightly brush each of the potato slices with olive oil.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper.
- Cook at 400 degrees for17-18 minutes, lightly shaking the basket once halfway through cooking.
- Top each of the potatoes with cheese, then bacon, then a few chives.
- Bake for an additional 2minutes. Remove potatoes from the air fryer, and serve hot!
