Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins
Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins deliver a crisp, golden shell with a melty plant-based cheese center, brightened by tomatoes and a savory TVP topping. They’re snackable, salty, and satisfying—perfect for game day, appetizers, or a quick comfort-food bite. Simple seasonings let the potatoes shine while the air fryer makes them extra crunchy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 13
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Wash the potatoes and pierce the skins all over with a fork.
- 2
Microwave the potatoes for 5 minutes per side. Remove from the microwave and slice them in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the centers, leaving 1/4 inch of potato flesh in each shell.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray the insides of the potato shells with olive oil cooking spray. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, hollow side facing up.
- 4
Air fry until the edges begin to crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove and fill each potato skin with about 1 tablespoon vegan cheese. Return to the air fryer basket and cook until the cheese melts, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Top the cooked potato skins with 1 tablespoon diced tomatoes and 1 tablespoon textured vegetable protein.
- Calories 268.24 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 10.52 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 48.54 g 18%
- Total Fat 4.44 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.22 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 301.02 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 5.35 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 3.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 84.37 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 1155.9 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 20.31 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Olive Oil Cooking Spray, Russet Potato, and Shredded Vegan Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 268.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Olive Oil Cooking Spray, Russet Potato, Shredded Vegan Cheddar Cheese, Textured Vegetable Protein. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins healthy?
- Vegan Air Fryer Potato Skins has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 268.24 calories and 10.52 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 301.02 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.22 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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