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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Only a few ingredients are needed to whip up this amazing side dish.

Golden crispy smashed potatoes on a white plate and seasoned

Why You Will Love This Recipe

The beauty of potatoes is they are so versatile and can be made ahead of time as a side for a weeknight meal or a midday snack when you're on the go. They are also a yummy breakfast potatoes for a busy weekend morning.

These potatoes make a delicious bite size appetizer dish for game day, a potluck or when you have company over for a BBQ. These potatoes are an easy dish to make and will be popular at any gathering.

Ingredients:

Ingredients needed to make smashed potatoes in the air fryer
  • baby gold potatoes-about the size of golf balls
  • virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • garlic powder
  • ground black pepper

Optional for additional flavor: Lipton onion dip packet, spiced olive oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, vegan butter, oil spice mix, fresh garlic, chili powder, garlic salt or your special spice mix.

How to Make Smashed Potatoes:

  1. In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes until they start to become soft, about 10 minutes. Drain water and place potatoes on baking sheet or cutting board.Small potatoes boiling in water in a saucepan

  2. Use the bottom of a glass or lid to gently apply pressure, smashing the potatoes flat into thin discs. Soft golden potatoes on a wooden cutting board being smashed with a clear glass

  3. Next drizzle or spray both sides with olive oil and seasonings. Then, place smashed potatoes back into the air fryer basket, in a single layer and return basket to air fryer. Smashed golden baby potatoes in the air fryer basket being brushed with olive oil and seasoned

  4. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown. Use a spatula to flip potatoes at least once during the cooking process. Remove potatoes from air fryer and serve while hot.

Golden crispy air fried baby potatoes in the air fryer basket seasoned and garnished with parsley flakes.

Optional favorite dipping sauce: ranch dressing, sour cream and chive, hot sauce, garlic butter or blue cheese dressing.

Optional toppings: Top smashed potatoes with parmesan cheese, ranch dip, fresh or dry herbs, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley for garnish, favorite spices, marinara sauce or green onions.

If you love potatoes, You will love air fryer potato skins, or this air fryer potato chip recipe. 

I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may vary.

FAQ's

How to store leftover air fryer smashed potatoes?

Store leftovers in airtight containers or a freezer storage bag for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

What can I serve with smashed potatoes?

This perfect side dish goes well with air fryer steak, chicken breast, salmon or lamb chops. For variety, serve with a tasty seasoning mix for another take on this delicious potato dish. They are also a tasty appetizer or afterschool snack for the kids.

What types of potatoes can be used?

Because potatoes are so versatile, you can use Yukon gold potatoes, golden baby potatoes, red skinned potatoes and purple potatoes. For larger potatoes like a russet potato you will want to cut them in 3-4 horizontal slices to make the discs. Additional 3-5 minutes of cook time may be needed due to the difference in size.

Golden smashed potatoes in the air fryer basket

MORE AIR FRYER POTATOES RECIPES:

  • Baked Potatoes
  • Potato Wedges
  • Twice Baked Potatoes
  • Breakfast Potatoes
  • Roasted Potatoes

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Golden crispy smashed potatoes on a white marble table garnished with parsley flakes

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Becky
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Only a few ingredients are needed to whip up this amazing side dish.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Boiling 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 151 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby gold potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes until they start to become soft, about 10 minutes. Drain water and place potatoes on baking sheet or cutting board.
  • Use the bottom of a glass or lid to gently apply pressure, smashing the potatoes flat into thin discs, about ¼ inch in thickness.
  • Next drizzle or spray both sides with olive oil and seasonings. Then, place smashed potatoes back into the air fryer basket, in a single layer and return basket to air fryer.
  • Air fry at 380 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown. Use a spatula to flip potatoes at least once during the cooking process. Remove potatoes from air fryer and serve while hot.

Notes

If you have leftover roasted potatoes they can be smashed and air fried. 
For maximum crispiness cook for 1-2 minutes longer than recipe suggests.
These potatoes just need to be lightly pressed to flatten. Too much pressure can make them fall apart.
Try to use mini potatoes similar in size and about the size of golf balls. 

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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