Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes (easy, super crispy)

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 glass or bowl

Ingredients

    • 1 kilogrambaby potatoes
    • 3 tablespoonoil
    • 1 tablespoondried herbs
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 tablespoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

    • First wash and pat dry the 1 kilogram baby potatoes. Do not peel the potatoes.
    • Preheat your air fryer to 200C or 400F.
    • Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
      uncooked small baby potatoes in the air fryer basket
    • Spray or brush on 3 tablespoon oil. (use 1 teaspoon)
      small baby potatoes are brushed with the oil and placed in the air fryer basket
    • Air fry the potatoes at 200C for 12 -15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
      air fried baby potatoes in the air fryer basket
    • Using the back of a bowl or cup, smash the potatoes until they flatten. Do not press too hard or else the potato will fall apart.
      baby potatoes are smashed using a glass on a chopping board
  • In a small bowl, mix together oil with the 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon dried herbs 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    seasoning for smashed potatoes mixed in a small bowl
  • Brush this onto the smashed potatoes. Note that I add this during the second air fry as the seasoning can burn if added too early.
    smashed potatoes brushed with sesonion oil and placed in the air fryer basket before going in the unit
  • Air fry at the same temperature for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden-brown all over.
    crispy cooked smashed potatoes in the air fryer basket
  • Serve immediately.
    Female hands are holding air fryer smashed potatoes tray

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Notes

You may use finely chopped fresh garlic, if powder or granules are not available.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes (easy, super crispy)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
399
mg
17
%
Potassium
723
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
29
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
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