Do you love indulging in the crispy goodness of potatoes but dread the unhealthy saturated fats that comes with it? Well, the air fryer is quickly becoming popular for a good reason! You can ‘fry’ foods to a perfect crisp without the added oils and calories. Today, we’re featuring a delicious and easy recipe: Air fryer loaded potato rounds! Keep reading to learn more.
Can you put raw bacon in an air fryer?
Yes, you can cook raw bacon in the air fryer. It’s perfect because you don’t need to deal with the usual bacon splatters and cleaning that comes from pan frying.
Simply lay the bacon strips in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the bacon. Once it’s cooked, we recommend laying it on paper towels to soak up excess fat.
In this recipe however, we’re going to be making the bacon on a pan on the stove while using the air fryer to make the potatoes.
Are fried potatoes in an air fryer healthy?
When cooked in the air fryer, potatoes can be healthier than traditional fried potatoes.
Since the air fryer doesn’t require any added oils, you’re eliminating unnecessary calories. By cooking in the air fryer, you’re also reducing added salt and preservatives that come with store-bought frozen fries.
What are potato rounds?
Potato rounds are thinly sliced potatoes that are perfect for making in the air fryer.
They have a larger surface area, which allows them to get crispy all around. To make perfect potato rounds, we recommend using a mandoline slicer that creates uniform slices.
What toppings should I use?
The toppings you use are limited by your creativity! In our recipe, we’ll be using bacon, cheese and chives, but you can swap it out for your favorites.
Other toppings that work well with seasoned potato rounds include sour cream, chopped scallions, guacamole, and salsa. Make it your own!
Do you have to boil potatoes before putting them in the air fryer?
To prepare the potatoes, you can choose to boil them for about four minutes before seasoning and putting them in the air fryer.
This recipe makes it really simple though and all you need to do is wash them thoroughly, cut them and add them to the air fryer!
Air fryer bacon and cheese potato slices are delicious, easy to make and a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried dishes.
Not only is the air fryer easy to clean, but it also produces evenly cooked slices with minimal amounts of oil. We hope that this recipe inspires you to create your own creations to enjoy with your family and friends.
