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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

June 21, 2022
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Crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are the perfect snack. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside without needing too much oil.

best air fryer smashed potatoes

You are missing out if you’ve never had air fryer smashed potatoes. With a two-step cooking process, they may not be the quickest potato to prepare, but I promise they are worth it. This recipe is both vegan and gluten-free. These vegan mashed potatoes require only a few basic ingredients and can be personalized with your favorite spices.

The best air fryer smashed potatoes you’ll ever make. If you love making these types of quick side dish recipes, be sure to check, the air fryer baby potatoes and air fryer potato chips.

What is smashed potatoes?

Air fryer smashed potatoes are the perfect snack when served with a dipping sauce. Smashed potatoes make a superb side dish for your brunch or dinner. The TikTok smashed potatoes in air fryer are crispy on the outside and soft inside. Smashed potatoes require only a little amount of oil to get them crispy. It’s healthier than pan-fried and the traditional version.

How to make smashed potatoes in an air fryer?
Homemade smashed potatoes in air fryer are the best. Just in a fraction of time your crispy, soft, and tasty smashed potatoes are ready to serve.

Ingredients for air fryer smashed potatoes

air fryer smashed potatoes recipe

  • 300g baby potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable/olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions for air fryer smashed potatoes

  1. Since we’re cooking the potatoes with skin on wash the potatoes thoroughly, and scrub them with a vegetable brush if necessary to get rid of dirt if any.
  2. Take a pot to add the potatoes and fill it with water that covers the potatoes and add a teaspoon of salt. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil until the potatoes are fork-tender. It should take about 12-15 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.air fryer potatoes
  3. During the potatoes are boiling, take a small mixing bowl to add oil, garlic powder, parsley, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined and set aside.
  4. Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Seasonings
  5. Meanwhile preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Carefully drain the potatoes.
  7. air fryer baby potatoes
  8. Transfer them to a chopping board or a large tray. Carefully smash the potatoes with a potato masher or a large fork. Be careful don’t break them while smashing.
  9. smashed potatoes in an air fryer
  10. Brush one side of the potatoes with the seasoned oil.air fryer smashed potatoes garlic
  11. Lightly brush the air fryer basket and Place the potatoes into the basket in a single layer.air fryer crispy smashed potatoes
  12. Cook the seasoned mashed potatoes at 200C/400F for 5 minutes. Flip the potatoes brush the seasoned oil to the other side and cook for 5 minutes more. Or cook them until your desired crispiness.crispy smashed baby potatoes air fryer
  13. Remove the crispy air fryer smashed potatoes and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can find the air fryer smashed potatoes recipe in the printable card below

How long do you cook smashed potatoes in an air fryer?

Perfectly crispy air fryer smashed potatoes take approximately 10 minutes to cook. However, the air fryer potato cook time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and depending on your air fryer.

What to serve with air fryer smashed potatoes?

Air fryer smashed potatoes are best when served with a dipping sauce such s, ranch dressing, ketchup, mayonnaise, etc. Or serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
You can also serve these crispy potatoes as a side dish with frozen chicken breast in air fryer, air fryer chicken schnitzel, air fryer pork belly, etc.

Tips for making the perfect garlicky smashed potatoes in an air fryer

  • Don’t skip the preheating process before making any type of food in an air fryer.
  • Make sure to scrub the potatoes to clean the skin to avoid any dirt.
  • Don’t over-boil the potatoes, boil them until fork tender. Over-boiled potatoes don’t hold their shape when smashed.
  • Try to use small potatoes as far as possible for the best result.
  • Adding salt while boiling the potatoes helps to enhance flavor.

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How long do smashed potatoes last in the fridge?

Air fryer smashed potatoes are the best when served fresh. Put the leftover air fryer smashed potatoes in an air-tight container and store them in the refrigerator. Smashed potatoes last for 4-5 days in the fridge. However, I don’t recommend freezing the smashed potatoes.

How to reheat smashed potatoes in an air fryer?

Place the leftover smashed potatoes in the air fryer basket and reheat them at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes or until warm.

Other potatoes recipes you’ll love

  • Air fryer hasselback potatoes
  • Air fryer breakfast potatoes

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Here are some of the frequently asked questions

How do you make smashed potatoes extra crispy?

Who doesn’t love an extra crisp on the delicious air fryer potatoes? Here are some of the secret tips for making crispy air fryer smashed potatoes.

  • Leave the skin on because the skin helps to give you that extra crisp when cooked.
  • Try using small potatoes for this recipe because they are the best and crunchy.
  • Leave enough space between the potatoes to allow the hot air to flow inside the basket and give the best results.
  • Cook in batches for the crunchy smashed potatoes.

Can I make smashed potatoes in an oven?

Of course, you can. Follow all the air fryer smashed potatoes instructions given above and cook them in an oven. You can use our air fryer calculator to convert the cooking time and temperature easily. Enjoy your crispy smashed potatoes cooked in an oven.

Why do you soak potatoes in water before air frying?

Soaking the potatoes is not necessary if you’re cooking the whole potatoes. However, if you are cutting the potatoes in half soaking helps to get rid of excess starch and helps potatoes to crisp. Make sure to dry the potatoes after soaking before seasoning them.

easy smashed potatoes air fryer

How long does it take to air fry potatoes?

The air fryer smashed potatoes take about 10 minutes to cook in an air fryer (excluding boiling) at 200C/400F.
However, the cooking time varies depending on their size and your air fryer.

Can you reheat mashed potatoes in an air fryer?

Yes, you can reheat your leftover potatoes at 200C/400F for about 3-4 minutes or until warm.

If you like the air fryer smashed potatoes recipe, look what else you can air fry:

  • Air fryer baked potatoes

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crispy smashed potatoes in air fryer

Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes - TopAirFryerRecipes

Crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are the perfect snack. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside without needing too much oil.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 123 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g baby potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable/olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly, and scrub them with a vegetable scrubber if necessary to get rid of dirt if any.
  • Take a pot to add the potatoes and fill it with water that covers the potatoes and add a teaspoon of salt. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil until the potatoes are fork-tender. It should take about 12-15 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
    air fryer potatoes
  • During the potatoes are boiling, take a small mixing bowl to add oil, garlic powder, parsley, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined and set aside.
    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Seasonings
  • Meanwhile preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
  • Carefully drain the potatoes and transfer them to a chopping board or a large tray. Carefully smash the potatoes with a potato masher or a large fork. Be careful don’t break them while smashing.
    smashed potatoes in an air fryer
  • Brush one side of the potatoes with the seasoned oil.
    air fryer smashed potatoes garlic
  • Lightly brush the air fryer basket and Place the potatoes into the basket in a single layer.
    air fryer crispy smashed potatoes
  • Cook the seasoned mashed potatoes at 200C/400F for 5 minutes. Flip the potatoes brush the seasoned oil to the other side and cook for 5 minutes more. Or cook them until your desired crispiness.
    crispy smashed baby potatoes air fryer
  • Remove the crispy air fryer smashed potatoes and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition:
Calories- 123 kcal | Total Fat- 5g | Saturated Fat- 1g | Calcium- 10mg | Protein- 2g | Carbohydrates- 15g | Sodium- 785mg | Sugar- 1g | Fiber- 2g | Potassium- 340mg | Vitamin A- 97IU | Vitamin C- 13mg | Iron- 1mg |
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