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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins

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These crispy buffalo chicken potato skins are loaded with cheese and perfect for game day, parties, or a spicy snack. They combine crispy potato skins, tangy buffalo chicken, and gooey cheese for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork.
  2. Place potatoes directly on oven rack or baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes until skins are crispy and insides are tender.
  3. Remove potatoes and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch of potato on the skin.
  4. Brush potato skins with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place skins skin-side down on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Bake skins at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes to crisp edges.
  6. While skins bake, combine shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce in a bowl. Adjust sauce to taste.
  7. Flip skins skin-side up. Spoon buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each skin. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake loaded skins for another 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve warm with sour cream on the side.

Notes

Double baking the potatoes is key to crispy skins without dryness. Leave a thin layer of potato flesh inside the skins to keep them sturdy. Use melted butter for brushing skins before the second bake for richness and crispiness. Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control heat. Tent with foil if cheese browns too fast. Avoid microwaving leftovers to keep skins crispy; reheat in oven instead.

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