Air-Fryer Broccoli & Cheese Baked Potatoes

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This side dish gives you the best of two potato favorites. Tender baked potato halves are topped with a creamy Cheddar cheese and broccoli filling, then they're air-fried to create crispy skins. Air fryers require a lot less oil than deep fryers, which leaves room for an extra sprinkle of cheese.

Sarah Epperson Loveless

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes (about 6-7 oz. each)
1 cup reduced-fat milk, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup extra-sharp shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup coarsely chopped broccoli florets
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on High for 5 minutes. Flip the potatoes and microwave for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 3/4 cup milk in a small saucepan to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk and flour in a small bowl until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the pan and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Reserve 2 tablespoons Cheddar. Stir the remaining Cheddar into the pan until blended and smooth. Stir in broccoli, salt and cayenne.
Cut the potatoes in half; gently mash the inside of each potato just until loose and crumbly. Layer 4 potato halves at a time in the basket of an air fryer. Top each with 1/4 cup of the broccoli mixture, then divide 1 tablespoon Cheddar among the potatoes.
Cook the potatoes at 350 degrees F until the cheese is melted and the potato skins are crispy, about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, broccoli mixture and Cheddar.
Top the potatoes with chives, if desired, and serve.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

129	Calories
2g	Fat
23g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 stuffed potato half
Calories 129
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Vitamin A 424IU	8%
Vitamin C 15mg	17%
Folate 29mcg	7%
Sodium 140mg	6%
Calcium 155mg	12%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 31mg	7%
Potassium 519mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Air-Fryer Broccoli & Cheese Baked Potatoes

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