Homemade Potato Skins are one of my favorite appetizers recipes to make for a party. Crispy on the outside and fluffy potato on the inside these potato skins are the perfect base for a number of toppings like bacon and cheese!
Using a small spoon, scoop out the flesh leaving a 1/8" to 1/4" layer of potato inside.
Brush both the inside and outside of the potatoes with olive oil or butter and sprinkle with salt.
Place potatoes cut side down in on foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes.
Flip potatoes over and bake an additional 5 minutes or until slightly browned and crisp.
Cool and place in fridge if saving for later.
If preparing now, fill each potato with toppings.
Return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes or until toppings are heated through.
Remove from the oven, top with any additional toppings.
Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Bake time will increase or decrease depending on the size of the potatoes. Large potatoes will take longer to bake and for the skin to get crispy.
When baking the potatoes, use melted bacon fat or bacon drippings, mixed with garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush on the potato flesh or the outer sides of potatoes for extra flavor.
Bake them on a wire rack so the skins get extra crispy.