Loaded CRACK Baked Potato Halves

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut potatoes in half and make a crosshatch pattern on the cut side.
  2. 2Cut potatoes in half and make a crosshatch pattern on the cut side.
  3. 3Cut potatoes in half and make a crosshatch pattern on the cut side.
  4. 4Lather potatoes with olive oil, ensuring both sides are coated.
  5. 5Lather potatoes with olive oil, ensuring both sides are coated.
  6. 6Lather potatoes with olive oil, ensuring both sides are coated.
  7. 7Season potatoes with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning on both sides.
  8. 8Season potatoes with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning on both sides.
  9. 9Season potatoes with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning on both sides.
  10. 10Place about 4 tablespoons of butter and a layer of parmesan cheese on the cut side of the potato, then add more ranch seasoning.
  11. 11Place about 4 tablespoons of butter and a layer of parmesan cheese on the cut side of the potato, then add more ranch seasoning.
  12. 12Place about 4 tablespoons of butter and a layer of parmesan cheese on the cut side of the potato, then add more ranch seasoning.
  13. 13Place the potatoes face down in a 450° oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
  14. 14Place the potatoes face down in a 450° oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
  15. 15Place the potatoes face down in a 450° oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
  16. 16Cook three strips of bacon in an air fryer.
  17. 17Cook three strips of bacon in an air fryer.
  18. 18Cook three strips of bacon in an air fryer.
  19. 19Chop the air-fried bacon.
  20. 20Chop the air-fried bacon.
  21. 21Chop the air-fried bacon.
  22. 22Once baked, top the potatoes with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, green onions, and sour cream if desired.
  23. 23Once baked, top the potatoes with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, green onions, and sour cream if desired.
  24. 24Once baked, top the potatoes with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, green onions, and sour cream if desired.

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • ranch seasoning
  • ranch seasoning
  • ranch seasoning
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • 3 bacon strips
  • 3 bacon strips
  • 3 bacon strips
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • sour cream

Equipment

air fryeroven

Tips

  • Do not use foil when making baked potatoes to achieve crispy edges.
  • The crusted parmesan cheese provides a perfect crunch.
  • Ranch seasoning enhances the flavor significantly.