Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
These Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are crispy golden brown on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. This is the perfect side dish for a busy weeknight dinner made with a few simple ingredients.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 158.92kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Sub for avocado oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the potatoes and a pinch of sea salt. Add water until the potatoes are fully covered.
- Bring the water to a boil and boil the potatoes for 20-25 minutes until fork tender. Drain the water.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the potatoes on a plate or sheet pan. Using a mug, cup or potato masher, gently smash each potato to a ½ inch thick.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Add the potatoes to your air fryer in a single layer (you may need to cook in batches) and cook for 12 minutes.
- Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you don't have an air fryer these smashed potatoes can be made in the oven. Follow the instructions for boiling and smashing the potatoes then cook the potatoes on a baking sheet in the oven at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Choose your potatoes. You can use pretty much any potato for this recipe, just be aware that large potatoes like sweet potatoes and Yukon gold will take a bit longer to cook. Mix it up with a bag of mixed potatoes for some fun colors.
- Make an herb vinaigrette with cilantro or parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice salt and pepper.
- Top with garlic butter and fresh herbs.
- Add different toppings. Use cheddar cheese, bacon and chives for a different take on potato skins. Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic would also be a great topping for these crispy potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 158.92kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.7g | Protein: 3.11g | Fat: 4.81g | Saturated Fat: 0.68g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.56g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.41g | Sodium: 396.93mg | Potassium: 641.87mg | Fiber: 3.39g | Sugar: 1.19g | Vitamin A: 3.94IU | Vitamin C: 29.79mg | Calcium: 19.36mg | Iron: 1.24mg
