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Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Say hello to the crispiest air fryer smashed potatoes recipe; they're fluffy on the inside with buttery, crisp edges. You only need 5 ingredients to make these easy, flavorful, and garlicky smashed potatoes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby gold potatoes about 8 - 10 small potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and add in 2 teaspoons of salt. Meanwhile, wash and dry the potatoes, then add them to the boiling water and cook for 15 – 25 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. They should be fully cooked and fork-tender soft. Alternatively, you can air fry or microwave them (instructions below).
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and let them sit for 5 minutes until they can be handled safely.
- Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer to 400°F and coat with non-stick or olive oil spray.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large sheet pan and use the bottom of a cup or serving fork to gently “smash” them. The thinner the potatoes, the crispier they will be. Be generous with the salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with the melted butter first, followed by olive oil. Then, sprinkle with the garlic powder, pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. I recommend being generous with salt and pepper.
- Using a spatula, carefully add the smashed potatoes into the preheat air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap or else they will not get crispy.
- Air fry for 15 - 20 minutes, until the potatoes are super crispy and golden. Do not flip them while cooking!
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and flakey sea salt if desired.
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Notes
- Potatoes: You can use baby yellow, gold, or red potatoes.
- Microwaving Potatoes: Add cleaned whole potatoes to a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for about 5 - 8 minutes until cooked, then continue with step 4.
- Air Frying Potatoes: Add cleaned whole potatoes to air fryer at 400°F for 15 - 20 minutes, then continue with step 4.
- Make them Vegan: Use vegan butter or substitute with an additional 1 Tablespoon of olive oil.
- Garlic Powder: I do not recommend substituting with fresh garlic (it will burn in the air fryer), you can use onion powder or paprika instead.
- Storing & Reheating: Smashed potatoes are best served warm and fresh out of the air fryer. However, they can be but can be stored for up to 5 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. To reheat, air fry at 400°F for 5 - 8 minutes until warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.