Shepherds Pie Baked Potato with Easy Air Fryer Instructions
These Air Fryer Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes are a cozy twist on a classic comfort dish. Crispy baked potatoes are filled with a savory beef and vegetable mixture and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Calories: 1990kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt kosher, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper divided
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- ¼ cup butter
- 1-2 tablespoons half and half
Instructions
- Rinse the potatoes clean. Using a fork, poke holes in the potatoes all around.
- Rub 1 tablespoon of oil onto the potatoes, fully coating them.
- Place potatoes in a preheated to 400°f air fryer basket. Cook for 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the onion and sauté for 6 minutes.
- Add the beef and break it up. Brown the meat until cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper, and flour, and coat the meat.
- Add the broth and stir to thicken the mixture.
- Add the vegetables and remove from heat. Set aside.
- Once the potatoes are done, stick a fork in them and if you feel no resistance, they are done. If they need to cook still, coke for 5 minutes at a time until cooked.
- Once potatoes have cooled to the touch, cut off a small sliver of the top. Using a spoon or baking scoop, remove the insides of the potatoes leaving a ¼” wall inside the potatoes.
- Add the scooped potato to a mixing bowl and add the butter, salt, and pepper, and half and half. Mix well until the potato is smooth and creamy.
- Add potato to a piping bag.
- Fill the potatoes with the meat mixture.
- Pipe the potatoes on top of the meat.
- Return the potatoes to the air fryer and cook at 400°f for 5 minutes until the potatoes are slightly golden and crispy.
- Garnish with parsley, green onions, or cracked pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choose large baking potatoes (like Russets) for the best results! They hold up well and have a fluffy interior.
- Don’t skip draining the beef; excess grease can make the filling soggy.
- A piping bag makes the potato topping look fancy, but you can also spoon it on rustic-style!
- For even more flavor, sprinkle Parmesan or paprika over the potatoes before crisping.
Nutrition
Calories: 1990kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 87g | Fat: 168g | Saturated Fat: 69g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 73g | Trans Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 449mg | Sodium: 3564mg | Potassium: 1718mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 14779IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 12mg
