Air fryer smashed potatoes are a quick tasty dish to make with smashed, crispy potatoes without boiling and baking.
Crunchy, golden, and bursting with flavor, air fryer smashed potatoes are the ultimate side dish that effortlessly elevates any meal. As the crispy exterior gives way to a fluffy interior, each bite is a perfect symphony of textures and tastes.
Are you ready to master the art of creating the perfect air fryer smashed potatoes? Look no further. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of crafting these treats. From selecting the right potatoes to achieving that irresistible crunch, you’ll discover all the tips and tricks you need to succeed.
Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a seasoned home chef, this guide guarantees potato perfection every time. Let’s get started!
How To Make Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Baby Yukon potatoes
- Oil
- Air fryer
- Seasoning (listed below)
Helpful tips before starting the recipes
- Technically, you can use any type of potatoes you’d like. However, for quicker cooking and ease in the recipe the baby Yukon potatoes are fantastic and highly recommended.
- Do not attempt to smash the potatoes if you cannot easily pierce a fork through the center.
Making the smashed potatoes in the air fryer
- First, preheat the air fryer. While the air fryer is heating wash and dry the Yukon potatoes. Then, toss them in oil (about 1 TB).
- Now, place the oil potatoes into the air fryer and cook them 15-20 minutes or until you can easily pierce them with a fork. You may need to add more time depending on your air fryer.
- Once they are soft, carefully smash them with the back of a plate or the bottom of a cup. Make sure the service is flat and do not press too hard. You want them to have a little thickness to them.
- Next, spray them or brush them with oil and add the seasoning mix to both sides. Now, place them back into the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Lastly, allow them to cool a bit and serve alone or with a great dip.
Dips for the air fryer smashed potatoes
- Ranch
- Smoked Tuna
- Green Goddess
- Green Onion
- Ketchup
- Honey Mustard
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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag baby Yukon potatoes
- oil for cooking
Seasoning mix for 1 lb potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (add more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- First, preheat the air fryer. While the air fryer is heating wash and dry the Yukon potatoes. Then, toss them in oil (about 1 TB).
- Now, place the oil potatoes into the air fryer and cook them 15-20 minutes or until you can easily pierce them with a fork. You may need to add more time depending on your air fryer.
- Once they are soft, carefully smash them with the back of a plate or the bottom of a cup. Make sure the service is flat and do not press too hard. You want them to have a little thickness to them.
- Next, spray them or brush them with oil and add the seasoning mix to both sides. Now, place them back into the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Lastly, allow them to cool a bit and serve alone or with a great dip.