Looking for a snack that’s crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor? These Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Potato Slices are just what you need!

This recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or even a fun family snack, it combines the comforting taste of bacon and cheddar with the crispy goodness of air-fried potatoes. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a quick and easy treat that everyone will love.

How to Make Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Potato Slices

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

2 medium russet potatoes
3 slices bacon
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 stalks fresh chives
1-2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

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.

10. Remove potatoes from the air fryer, and serve hot!

These Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Potato Slices are incredibly versatile. They make a fantastic appetizer for parties, a fun snack for movie nights, or even a hearty side dish for dinner. Plus, they’re easy to customize—swap out the cheddar for your favorite cheese, or add a dollop of sour cream on top for an extra layer of flavor.

So the next time you’re craving something crispy and cheesy, skip the bagged snacks and make these delicious potato slices instead. They’re quick, easy, and sure to satisfy your snack cravings!

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!