Loaded Hobo Potatoes are tender sliced potatoes cooked in a foil packet with butter and cheddar cheese, then topped with crispy bacon and green onions. They’re pressure cooked until tender and finished with the air fryer lid for an easy take on classic foil packet potatoes.
These remind me of the foil potatoes we make for cookouts and camping, but I don’t have to wait for a campfire to make them. They’re an easy potato side dish when I’m craving all those loaded baked potato flavors.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Russet Potatoes: Slice the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps keep the potatoes tender.
- Cheddar Cheese: Melts over the potatoes for that loaded potato flavor.
- Bacon: Use cooked, crumbled bacon.
- Green Onion: Adds fresh flavor and color; optional.
- Salt & Pepper: Season to taste.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Loaded Hobo Potatoes
Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and thinly slice the potatoes, keeping the slices about the same thickness so they cook evenly.
Make the Foil Packet: Place the potatoes on a large piece of foil. Season with salt and pepper, add the butter and cheddar cheese, then seal the foil tightly around the potatoes.
Air Fry: Place the foil packet in the air fryer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. Test your 15-minute timing and record the temperature you use.
Add the Toppings: Carefully open the hot foil packet and top with cooked bacon and chopped green onions.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Slice Evenly: Keep the potato slices about the same thickness so they cook at the same rate.
- Seal the Foil: Fold the packet tightly to trap the steam and help the potatoes become tender.
- Check for Tenderness: Pierce a potato with a fork before removing the packet from the air fryer.
- Open Carefully: Hot steam will escape when you open the foil packet, so keep your hands and face back.
Questions Readers Ask Most
Can I make Loaded Hobo Potatoes without foil?
For this recipe, foil works best because it traps the steam and helps the sliced potatoes become tender as they air fry.
Can I add other toppings?
Absolutely. Try sour cream, extra cheese, bacon, green onions, or any of your favorite loaded potato toppings.
How do I store leftovers?
Remove the potatoes from the foil and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the air fryer until hot.
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Loaded Hobo Potatoes
Loaded Hobo Potatoes are tender sliced potatoes cooked in a foil packet with butter and cheese, then topped with bacon and green onions.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 green onion, chopped, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sour cream, optional for serving
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into thin, even slices.
- Place the sliced potatoes in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the butter and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fold the foil around the potatoes and seal the packet tightly.
- Place the foil packet in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 400 degrees, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully open the foil packet, watching for hot steam.
- Top with cooked bacon, green onions, and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Slice the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate. Air fryer cooking times can vary depending on the thickness of the potato slices and your air fryer.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 470Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 589mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 5gSugar: 2gProtein: 17g
