They’re so great with sour cream and chive dip! Smashed potatoes are everything you’d want from a potato dish! They’re fantastically crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. In this air fryer version, the whole cooking process happens in the air fryer – from cooking the potato to making them crispy. No need to worry about extra washing up and the potato cooks to perfection!
Why you will like this recipe
Easy – made with few simple ingredients No boiling needed – cook directly in the air fryer from the first stage of cooking Customisable – change up the flavourings to suit your taste Suitable for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free – ingredients are naturally plant-based Low in fat – thanks to the air fryer, you need minimal oil Crowd pleaser – perfect for game day or pot luck
Garlic Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Ingredients
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post Potatoes – you need to use baby potatoes for this recipe, aka mini potatoes or new potatoes. You would also be able to get away with small potatoes that you might find in an all-rounders bag as well. Oil – you can use a cooking oil spray or use any flavourless oil and brush it on with a pastry brush. Avoid using extra virgin olive oil which cannot withstand high heat. Flavourings: Garlic powder – you can use garlic powder or garlic granules. If you are not a fan of garlic, you can leave it out Herbs – you can use whichever dried herb you have to hand. Examples include dried thyme, rosemary, parsley, chives Use one or your favourite combination. Salt and black pepper – to taste Optional – add parmesan cheese to make garlic parmesan smashed potatoes Alternative seasoning suggestions: air fryer bombay/indian potatoes style with dry mango powder, red chilli flakes and black pepper mexican cheesy potatoes in air fryer style with taco seasoning italian seasoning ranch seasoning
How to make smashed potatoes in air fryer
Wash and pat dry the 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. Spray or brush on oil Air fry the potatoes at 200C for 12 -15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. 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. In a small bowl, mix together oil with the garlic powder, herbs and seasoning. 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. Air fry at the same temperature for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden-brown all over. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion
Potatoes will go with almost anything! They work great as finger food with a dip like sour cream and chive dip, yogurt garlic sauce or Mango Chutney. Tamarind sauce is an interesting alternative to brown sauce. This homemade Marinara sauce is one of my favourites. You can also serve them as a side for many dishes such as Tawa Burger or Sundried Tomato Chickpea Cakes Serve them at BBQs with grills, burgers and more! I use smashed potatoes for my smashed potato chaat recipe.
Storage
Smashed potatoes are best eaten immediately after cooking to enjoy them whilst they are crispy. You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat again the air fryer for 2-3 minutes before consuming. Do not leave potatoes out for long periods of time as they can spoil. Freezing Once smashed potatoes are totally cooled down, place them on the baking sheet in one layer. Pop the tray in the freezer. When they are frozen, remove them from the baking sheet and put it in freezer bags. Keep in the freezer up to 6 weeks, and re heat from frozen in the air fryer until cooked through.
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