Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes will be your new favourite potato recipe. With a fluffy inside and a crispy outside you will be certain to please everyone! Make ahead. Easy Recipe. Perfect for a summer bbq. Garnish with green onion and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Yukon Gold potatoes or approximately 4 cups
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. sea salt or seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp. black pepper or to taste
- 2 green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Wash your potatoes well and then place them in a pot and fill with water that covers one inch above the potatoes. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until a fork pierces the potatoes, but they still remain intact. This should be approx. 15 minutes. Do NOT overcook as they will cook a bit more in the air fryer or oven and they will be too soft when you smash them down. Drain the potatoes and pour them out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Let them cool a bit or until they are easy to handle. Using a fork or potato masher, carefully smash the potatoes until they are flattened to approximately a half inch thick. If find this step very satisfying. Add a bit of olive oil to each potato. *Tip: Get yourself squeeze bottle with a lid for your olive oil. The oil spreads much nicer and more controlled. It really is great for everyday use!Sprinkle the potatoes with granulated garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. It is now prepared for the air fryer or oven. You can set this aside now until you are ready to bake.For the Air Fryer: Transfer your potatoes carefully to the wire basket of your air fryer. Leave space between each potato. Air fry at 400 degrees for approximately 10 minutes. Make sure to watch it around the 8 minute mark to make sure that you get your desired crispiness.For the Oven: Pre heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place your parchment lined baking sheet with your smashed potatoes into the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until your desired crispiness.To Serve: Scatter your Green onions around the potatoes, and sour cream. Yummy!