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Skinny Dippers Baked Potato Skins For Dipping Recipe

Warning: These addictive baked potato skins are unbelievably crispy and flavorful! Perfect for game night or a fun appetizer. Get ready for a flavor explosion with our skinny dippers – baked to perfection and loaded with a creamy garlic dip. So good, you'll want to make them again and again!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 294.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
Skinny Dippers Baked Potato Skins For Dipping

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How to Make Skinny Dippers Baked Potato Skins For Dipping

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. **Make the Garlic Dip:**
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 large egg yolks until well combined.
  4. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1/4 cup olive oil, a drop at a time initially, until emulsified and thickened.
  5. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. **Prepare the Potato Skins:**
  7. Scrub 4 large russet potatoes and pat them dry.
  8. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
  9. Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  10. Let potatoes cool slightly, then cut them in half lengthwise.
  11. Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a 1/8-inch thick shell.
  12. Increase oven temperature to 500°F (260°C).
  13. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut each potato half into 4 wedges (8 wedges per potato).
  14. Brush both sides of the potato skins with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
  15. Arrange potato skins on a baking sheet.
  16. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  17. Serve immediately with the garlic dip.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

26g

Carbs

6g

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