Step 1

Cut the baked potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl.

Step 2

Add the sour cream, 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and the butter to the bowl with the potatoes.

Step 3

Mash the potatoes and other ingredients together with a potato masher until they have reached your desired consistency.

Step 4

Spoon the filling back into the potato shells, mounding it to fit as necessary.

Step 5

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 6

When you are ready to bake the potatoes put them in an air fryer basket. Cook at 400 F for 8 minutes.

Step 7

Top the potatoes with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Be careful not to touch the hot sides of the air fryer basket while you do this.

Step 8

Return the potatoes to the air fryer and cook for 2 more minutes at 400 F to melt the cheese and crisp the bacon.