Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
These air fryer smashed potatoes are fluffy on the inside, but ultra crispy on the outside. We love to use a mix of butter and olive oil to give them tons of flavor and extra crisp. Don't forget the seasoning and parmesan cheese for the most perfect side dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mini yukon gold potatoes (baby red skin potatoes work too)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt for boiling
- 3 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional toppings: parmesan cheese, black pepper, fresh rosemary, Italian seasoning fresh parsley, red pepper flakes (see recipe notes for dipping and sauce options)
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes clean and rinse under water. Remove any nubby or sprouting spots then place them in a large dutch oven or soup pot and fill with water until the potatoes are submerged in one inch of water.
- Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to the water and bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat. Continue to boil for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. It may take longer depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Right before the potatoes are done, preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- When the potatoes are done, drain them in a colandor and wait a few minutes until they’re cool enough to handle. Transfer them to a cutting board and use a potato masher or the back of a measuring cup and flatten the potatoes to 1/2 inch thick. Repeat this process with all of the potatoes. Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes so some of the steam escapes to make them more crispy.
- Transfer them to the basket of the preheated air fryer. Drizzle with melted butter or vegan butter then drizzle them with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder.
- Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs, pepper, red pepper flakes or parmesan cheese. see recipe notes for more flavorings or sauce ideas.
Notes
Flavorings: adding fresh garlic or other herbs before cooking will result in burned bits. use seasoning powders and top the cooked potatoes with more toppings
Sauces: we love to drizzle our arugula pesto, vegan pesto or fresh herbs on top. Sour cream and spicy mayo are great for dipping.
Storage: These potatoes are best served fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, air fryer them at 400°F until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.2g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 11.5g | Sodium: 124.2mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 19.7mg