Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Crispy yet tender and ready in just 30 minutes for a quick and easy meal.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Baby Gold Potatoes washed
- 2 Tablespoons oil such as olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chives or green onions chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. While it preheats, clean your potatoes if you have not already cleaned them. Do not peel the potatoes.
- Place whole potatoes into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. It’s okay if they overlap a little.2 lbs Baby Gold Potatoes
- Air Fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
- While potatoes are air frying, mix oil with seasonings and stir to combine.2 Tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Once potatoes are fork tender, remove them from the air fryer and use the bottom of a cup to gently smash them. You want them to be about ½-inch thick.
- Brush the potatoes with the oil mixture and place back into the air fryer in a single layer. Don’t crowd the potatoes. You may have to cook in batches.
- Air Fry at 400°F for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Turn over halfway through cooking.
- Remove the smashed potatoes from the air fryer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives or your favorite fresh herb such as parsley. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!Chives or green onions
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Notes
- You will be leaving the skin on the potatoes for this recipe, so be sure to give them a good scrub to remove any dirt or debris before cooking.
- We recommend Baby Gold potatoes for maximum flavor, however, feel free to mix it up and try other baby potato varieties, such as baby red potatoes.
- We use garlic powder in this recipe instead of fresh garlic. Fresh garlic tends to burn in the amount of time needed to air fry the potatoes.
- You can use your preferred vegetable oil. We recommend olive oil or avocado oil. Do not use butter, as it will burn.
- Cook time may need to be adjusted depending on your specific air fryer model, as all brands vary.
- If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 596mgPotassium: 974mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg