Crispy on the outside, and fluffy in the middle. These savoury, golden, garlicky air fryer smashed potatoes are a must-try! They’re so delicious and taste just like your favourite garlic bread.
This is the perfect side dish to pair with virtually any meal. You’ll want to eat these right out of the basket! They’re SO SO good.
They may not be the fastest potato to prepare with a 2 step cooking process, but I promise, they are worth it.
About Time
- Prep Time 5
- Cook Time 25
- Total Time 30
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 132kcal Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 2g Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 343mg Potassium: 491mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 271IU Vitamin C: 23mg Calcium: 19mg Iron: 1mg