Description
Air Fryer Hasselback Bacon and Bleu Cheese Potatoes — It has been said that bacon makes everything better. The crispy salty flavor of this strip of heaven is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. But what if you want to make it even better? Try Air Fryer Hasselback Bacon and Bleu Cheese Potatoes! This recipe uses the air fryer to crisp up the potatoes while cooking the bacon in just minutes. It’s all done in one pan, so clean-up is easy too!
Ingredients
- 5 russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 4 ounces brick bleu cheese, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cracked peppercorn
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dry potatoes.
- Combine salt, pepper, and thyme in a small ramekin. Brush potatoes with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle with seasoning.
- Prepare the creamy bleu cheese topping. Combine bleu cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, and bacon bits in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Slice bleu cheese thin, about ⅛. “
- Use a Hasselback slicing rack to slice potatoes thinly. If you do not have one, place the potato between two wooden spoons and cut ¼” slices into the potato using the spoons as a stopping point. You do not want to slice all the way through.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F, Air Fryer Setting, for 5 minutes.
- Combine melted butter, thyme, and peppercorn in a ramekin or small bowl—brush butter over and into the potatoes. Place a slice of bleu cheese between each potato fold.
- Place potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes. Brush the tops of the potatoes with the melted butter again, and cook for 7 more minutes.
- Top potatoes with a dollop of the creamy bleu cheese mixture and top with chopped chives.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 658kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 24gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1542mgPotassium: 1096mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 938IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 339mgIron: 3mg