Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are perfectly tender on the inside and irresistibly crispy on the outside, coated with a flavorful blend of garlic, butter, and olive oil. Made with simple ingredients and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, they are an easy and delicious side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 lb baby gold potatoes (about 8 – 10 small potatoes)
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 Tbsp butter (melted)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
Garnish
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat, adding 2 teaspoons of salt. Wash and dry the baby potatoes before adding them to the boiling water. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes depending on size, until fully cooked and fork-tender.
- Drain & Cool: Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and let them sit for 5 minutes until they are cool enough to handle safely.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with non-stick or olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Smash Potatoes: Place the warm potatoes on a large sheet pan. Using the bottom of a cup or a serving fork, gently press down on each potato to smash it flat but keeping it mostly intact. The thinner the smashed potatoes, the crispier they will become. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
- Add Fats & Seasonings: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the smashed potatoes, followed by the olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper, and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt evenly on top for maximum flavor.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Using a spatula, carefully transfer the seasoned smashed potatoes into the preheated air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap to allow for even crisping.
- Air Fry: Cook the potatoes at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and super crispy on the edges. Do not flip during cooking to ensure a crispy bottom crust.
- Serve: Remove the crispy smashed potatoes from the air fryer and serve immediately garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley and optional flaky sea salt.
Notes
- These smashed potatoes are fluffy on the inside with perfectly crispy edges, thanks to the air fryer cooking method.
- Only a handful of simple ingredients are needed, making this recipe easy and quick.
- Be generous with salt and pepper to enhance the garlic and buttery flavors.
- Do not overlap potatoes in the air fryer basket to ensure they crisp up evenly.
- You can adjust the size of the smashed potatoes to your liking; thinner results in more crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
