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Vegan sour cream and onion potato skins

Sour Cream & Onion Potato Skins

Isa Chandra
Crispy broiled or air-fried vegan potato skins filled with a cool, tangy cashew sour cream and topped with fresh chives. The ultimate party appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the sour cream:

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 2 hours and drained
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 ounces extra-firm silken tofu half of a 12-ounce package, such as Mori-Nu
  • 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

For the potato skins:

  • 5 pounds medium russet potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions
 

Make the sour cream:

  • Combine the cashews, vegetable broth, and lemon juice in a blender. Puree until completely smooth. Periodically stop the machine to keep it from overheating, and scrape down the sides of the blender jar with a rubber spatula to make sure you get everything.
  • Add the tofu, coconut oil, sugar, onion powder, and salt and puree until thick and creamy, once again scraping down the sides. Taste and adjust for salt and seasoning.
  • Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so that it sets. Give it a stir with a fork to fluff it up, and serve!

Make the potatoes:

  • Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork and wrap each in foil. Place the potatoes directly on an oven rack and bake until easily pierced with a steak knife. Depending on the size of the potatoes, it could take 45 minutes to an hour. Use tongs to transfer the potatoes to a cooling rack and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
  • Unwrap the potatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving about ¼ inch of potato on the skin. (See FAQ for what to do with the scooped-out potatoes.)
  • Drizzle the insides of each potato with a little olive oil and rub it around with your fingers. Sprinkle on a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • To broil: Set the oven to broil. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the potatoes, cut-side up, on the baking sheet. Broil until the insides are brown and crisp, about 2 minutes, watching closely so that they don't burn.
  • To air fry: Air fry at 400°F for about 5 to 7 minutes until crispy and golden. You'll probably need to do a few batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Fill each potato with a dollop of cold sour cream and sprinkle with chives. Serve!
Keyword Potato, Sour Cream
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