Put them in the air fryer, with the cut side down. Then cook at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Flip potatoes over and air fry at 350 for another 5 minutes.
Pull the basket out and sprinkle cheese and bacon in each shell.
1/4 cup cooked bacon, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Cook them at 350°F for 2 more minutes to melt the cheese and crisp up the bacon.
Garnish with green onions or chives and serve with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
1 Green onion or chives
Notes
Russet potatoes are the easiest to handle because of their thicker skin, but any type of potato can be used, including sweet potatoes.
Don't try to scoop out too much potato flesh. Having some all around the edges makes them more substantial and easier to handle.
Start them cut side down and flip them over halfway through for the crispiest potato skins.
Add additional seasonings such as onion powder, dill, Old Bay, or chili powder to spice up the potatoes.