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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Crispy on the outside, and fluffy in the middle. These savoury, garlicky air fryer smashed potatoes are a must-try!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes approx. 4 small potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter or margarine sub for cooking oil if preferred OR vegetable broth for oil free
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled + minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Scrub your potatoes very well since you'll be eating the skins. Then place them in a pot and fill with water that covers one inch above the potatoes. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until a fork pierces the potatoes, but they still remain intact, approx. 18 minutes. Do NOT overcook, or they will break when you smash them.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter (if using) in a small saucepot. Then mix in the minced garlic and seasoning and set aside.
  3. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a cutting board to let cool for a few minutes, until easy to handle. Use a large fork or potato masher to carefully smash the potatoes until flattened to approx. half an inch thick. (Careful: do not overly smash them, or they may break.)
  4. Brush both sides of the potato with your seasoned butter mixture and transfer to your basket, leaving plenty of space in between each one. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-12 minutes, or until desired crispiness is reached.

Notes

  • Salt your cooking water OR use broth to boil your potatoes for enhanced flavour.
  • Use small potatoes for best results. Large potatoes will take longer to cook, they won't get as crispy, and they're more difficult to handle once smashed.
  • Position your potatoes in the basket with plenty of space in between each one, for proper airflow, and so you don't need to flip them.
  • Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes after boiling to make them easier to handle and smash without breaking them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 132cal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 343mg (14%) Potassium 491mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 271IU (5%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Calories 132cal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 343mg 14%
Potassium 491mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 271IU 5%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.