French Onion Potato Skins
French Onion Potato Skins combine crispy air-fried potato shells with savory caramelized onions, fresh thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and melted Gruyère. Inspired by classic French onion flavors, they're a rich and satisfying appetizer or snack.
Equipment
- Knife
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 2 small russet potatoes about 170 g each
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- For the Air-Fried Onions
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 60 g Gruyère cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 175°C.
- Brush the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Air fry for about 40 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Allow the potatoes to cool for 5 minutes.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato inside each skin.
- Combine the sliced onion with olive oil, salt, and sugar.
- Air fry the onion until softened, golden, and caramelized.
- Combine the air-fried onions with Worcestershire sauce, sherry vinegar, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Divide the onion mixture evenly among the potato shells.
- Top each potato skin with grated Gruyère.
- Increase the air fryer temperature to 190°C.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the filling is hot.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Choose potatoes of approximately the same size and shape so they cook evenly in the air fryer. Leave a thin layer of potato inside each skin when scooping out the flesh. This helps the shells hold their shape and gives them a better texture. Cook the onions until soft, golden, and caramelized for the richest French onion flavor. Serve the potato skins immediately while the shells are crisp and the Gruyère is hot and melted.Wine Advice
A medium-bodied Merlot pairs nicely with the caramelized onion, Gruyère, thyme, and savory potato filling.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 potato skin | Calories: 240 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 390 mg | Sugar: 3 g