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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are the perfect snack. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside without needing too much oil.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 319 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.
    500 g baby potatoes
  • 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.
    salt to taste
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  • 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.
    2 tablespoon vegetable/olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon chili flakes, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    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.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3508mgPotassium: 1080mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
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