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Super Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Petranka
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are simple and easy to make, with just 5 pantry ingredients! They're crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with garlic flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 6
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2.20 lbs (1 kg) baby Yukon Gold potatoes* (no need to peel)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for more garlic flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon + ½ tsp salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Boil

  • Wash potatoes and add to a large pot. Fill with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Stir. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
    2.20 lbs (1 kg) baby Yukon Gold potatoes*, 1 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for 5 minutes to dry and cool a bit.
  • Transfer them to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Gently toss to coat,
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 3-4 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Add each potato to a plate and smash with the bottom of a cup or a jar, to about ½-inch (1.6cm) thickness. The thinner, the crispier. Just make sure that the potato stays in one piece and doesn't fall apart completely.

Air fry

  • Pre-heat air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC). Spray basket with oil or cookie spray.
  • Using a spatula, carefully transfer the smashed potatoes into the basket, placing them in a single layer, and leaving enough space between each one. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for 5-6 minutes more (larger potatoes will need 10 minutes on both sides). Once crispy and golden brown, transfer potatoes to a plate.
  • Repeat with the rest of the potatoes until all are done. Make sure to spoon the minced garlic and oil that are at the bottom of the bowl onto the potatoes!
  • Serve right away! Sprinkle with chopped parsley and flaky salt for more texture (both optional).
    Chopped parsley for garnish

Notes

Storage
  • Fridge: Let potatoes cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container and cover with a lid. Save in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: This recipe does not freeze well.
Reheat
Air fryer: Pre-heat air fryer to 350F (180C). Spray the basket with oil or cooking spray. Add smashed potatoes to the basket and cook for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
Oven: Pre-heat air oven to 350F (180C). Add potatoes to a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
*You can easily half this recipe if you want to make fewer servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.55gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.2gSodium: 216mgPotassium: 950.5mgFiber: 1.75gSugar: 2.2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 20.5mgCalcium: 35.5mgIron: 2.8mg
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