Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
These crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are a delicious side dish made with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Baby Golden Potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt kosher, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add the potatoes and fill with water until the potatoes are just submerged.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to the water. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil for 20 minutes
- Drain the potatoes and let the rest for 1 minute.
- Using a flat bottom bowl or glass, smash the potatoes to a 1/2” thick.
- Lay the potatoes in the air fryer basket and drizzle with oil.
- Season the potatoes generously with the remaining spices.
- Cook the potatoes at 400ºf for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are crispy. Flip the potatoes halfway.
- Remove the potatoes and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder if you have it on hand.
- If you’re using larger potatoes, cut them into smaller pieces before boiling them.
- For extra crispy potatoes, brush them with melted butter, garlic butter, or even vegan butter before cooking them in the air fryer.
- To avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, cook the potatoes in batches if needed.
- Use a potato masher or the bottom of a glass to smash the potatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes before seasoning them. This helps them to get extra crispy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 541mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g