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Smashed Potatoes in Air Fryer
Small potatoes are boiled, then gently smashed and drizzled with garlic-infused oil before being air-fried until crispy. They are perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb small potatoes (9-10 count) 1.5-2 inches diameter
- 1 teaspoon salt for water
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves lightly crushed
- 1 sprig rosemary
For sprinkling
- black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
- Flaky sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by boiling the small potatoes in a pot of water with one teaspoon of salt until they're soft enough to pierce with a fork, typically around 15-20 minutes. Drain them and allow them to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, prepare the infused oil. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small pan or saucepan. Add the smashed garlic cloves and rosemary sprig. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, place them on a cutting board lined with parchment paper. Place a square piece of parchment paper on top of each potato. Then, gently press down on each potato using the back of a flat-bottomed glass until it's about ¼-inch thick. The parchment paper helps prevent the potatoes from sticking and potentially breaking apart.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or 425°F for an oven.
- Then, brush the air fryer basket with the prepared garlic oil. Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they're not touching. Brush the top of the potatoes with oil.
- Air fry the potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, until they turn crispy and golden brown. Alternatively, if using an oven, bake for 25 to 35 minutes.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the potatoes from the air fryer and sprinkle them with freshly cracked black pepper and flaky salt to taste.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Cook the potatoes until they're soft enough but not too mushy; otherwise, they'll fall apart when smashed.
- Gently press down on the potatoes when smashing them; avoid applying too much pressure. If the potatoes are falling apart when you smash them, try placing them on the air fryer basket before smashing them.
- If the potatoes aren't getting as crispy as you'd like in the given time, try adjusting the cooking time or temperature to your liking.
- Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded; you can make them in batches if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
780mg
(33%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.