Air Fryer Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes

Why You’ll Love It

Perfect for brunch: This recipe feels fancy but is easy enough for a lazy weekend morning.
Crispy and creamy: The air fryer creates a crispy shell while the filling stays rich and soft.
Customizable filling: You can swap ingredients based on what’s in your fridge.
Protein-packed: Eggs, ham, cheese, and veggies offer staying power all morning.
Great for meal prep: These reheat beautifully for a fast weekday breakfast.

Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Russet potatoes: Starchy and fluffy, these hold their shape and soak up flavors.
Olive oil: Helps crisp the skins in the air fryer.
Green bell pepper: Adds color and mild sweetness.
Roma tomatoes: Juicy and firm, they balance the richer ingredients.
Spinach: Wilts down into the filling for extra greens and texture.
Ham: Savory and meaty, it brings a satisfying bite.
Cheddar cheese: Melts smoothly into the filling and adds sharp, tangy flavor.
Eggs: Bind the filling and create a breakfast-style base.
Heavy cream: Adds richness and helps create a creamy texture.

How to Make Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Cook the potatoes: Air fry the seasoned, foil-wrapped potatoes until tender.
Scoop them out: Slice in half and hollow the centers, leaving a border around the edges.
Mix the filling: Combine the scooped-out potato with vegetables, ham, cheese, eggs, and cream.
Stuff and top: Fill each shell with the mixture and sprinkle with more cheese.
Final air fry: Cook again until hot and the cheese on top is melted and golden.

Substitutions and Variations

Make it vegetarian: Leave out the ham and replace it with sautéed mushrooms or veggie sausage.
Use different greens: Try kale or arugula in place of spinach.
Switch up the cheese: Mozzarella, pepper jack or gouda would all work well.
Sweet potatoes: Use sweet potatoes over regular ones, if you prefer.

Serving Suggestions

With savory items: Enjoy sausage or bacon with these breakfast potatoes, or you might prefer baked eggs en cocotte or eggs benedict.
With sweet items: Enjoy banana bread French toast, classic French toast or zucchini muffins with your potatoes.
To drink: A cinnamon dolce latte is always good, or you might prefer a mimosa!

How to Store Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes

Store: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Wrap each one in plastic wrap and then put them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw: Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: Bake at 375°F until heated through and golden brown.