Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these crispy air-fryer smashed potatoes. Golden and crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, they are perfectly seasoned and ready to elevate any meal or gathering. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, these little nuggets are a crowd favorite that everyone will be asking for time and time again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold water.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- On a lined baking sheet, gently smash each potato with a potato masher or glass.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes; sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place smashed potatoes in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg