Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe for Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes calls for baby gold or small potatoes, which are precooked either by boiling with turmeric and salt or air frying until fork-tender. Once cooled, they are coated with a seasoned olive oil mixture containing garlic powder, red chili powder, and turmeric. Roasting the potatoes in the air fryer crisps the outside while keeping the inside soft. The use of dry spices before roasting avoids burning, while fresh herbs or cheese can be added after cooking to enhance flavor.
The preparation retains the skins, which adds texture and nutrition. Turmeric contributes a subtle earthiness and golden color, balancing the heat from the chili powder and the savory note from garlic powder. Adjusting salt to taste ensures balanced seasoning. The crispy edges contrast with a tender interior.
This recipe is suitable as a versatile side dish alongside meats or salads, or as a flavorful snack. Cooking times may vary depending on air fryer type, so checking crispness periodically is advised. Using baby potatoes about golf ball sized allows even cooking and smashing without falling apart. Avoid fresh garlic in the seasoning to prevent bitterness during roasting.
Baby gold or red potatoes about golf ball size work best; larger potatoes should be halved or quartered for similar thickness.Check roast times every 5 minutes as air fryer models differ in cooking speed.Use dry spices before roasting to prevent burning; add fresh herbs or cheese after cooking for best flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato See notes for potato types
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder prefer using powder vs. fresh garlic (latter burns)
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt adjust to taste!
Instructions
Precook Potatoes
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (or oven to 425°F, and use a roast setting if available)
- Wash and dry potatoes thoroughly (because you'll eat the skin too!). If you're using medium sized potatoes, quarter them. If using small (golf ball or smaller sized) potatoes, use them as-is. You can precook the potatoes one of two ways: Parboil: Cover the potatoes with salted water with a teaspoon of turmeric in a large pot, and cook on medium-high heat for about 20 minutes to boil the potatoes. Check after 15 minutes. Air Fry: Add the potatoes to the air fryer and cook for 15-20 minutes at 400ºF or until the potatoes are fully cooked! If a fork passes easily through the potatoes, they are done. If not, cook until they're done! Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water if parboiling, cool them completely, and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Prepare Seasoning
- Add a teaspoon each of garlic powder and red chili powder to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well using a fork. I prefer mixing them before sprinkling on the potatoes since they coat better this way. See next step if you prefer to season separately!
- Whisk the olive oil mixture once more and pour half of it on the potatoes and coat them well using your hands or a fork. If using an air fryer, you can pour all the oil on potatoes. Alternative: If you don't want to make an oil mixture, start by pouring half the olive oil on the potatoes and coat them well. Then add the spices and make sure the potatoes are fully coated.
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
- Transfer the potatoes into the air fryer basket or sheet with sufficient spacing.
- Using a fork or a masher (or even a glass) - smash the potatoes softly. You want to make sure the skin loosens and breaks, and the smashed potato is about ½ an inch thick. If you have any seasoned oil left, brush it on the potatoes.
- Air fry for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through to your desired crispiness!
Oven Baked Smashed Potatoes
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Using a fork or a masher (or even a glass) - smash the potatoes softly. You want to make sure the skin loosens and breaks, and the end potato is about ½ an inch thick. See pictures in post for details! Drizzle the remaining oil on top to your liking.
- Bake the smashed potatoes for about 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serving Instructions
- Grab one fresh out of the air fryer or oven, or top with fresh herbs (parsley) or fresh grated vegan or vegetarian cheese of your choice!
Notes
- Choose small potatoes such as baby gold or red for best texture; quarter larger potatoes evenly.
- Check cooking progress frequently since air fryer models vary; adjust timing accordingly.
- Avoid fresh garlic in seasoning before roasting to prevent burning and bitterness.
- Add fresh herbs or cheese toppings after roasting rather than before to maintain flavor quality.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 786mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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