Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Recipe

These easy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes have crispy edges and fluffy centers. A budget friendly vegetarian side ready in about 50 minutes.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

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.

Use potatoes that are similar in size so they cook evenly. Separate larger and smaller ones into batches if needed.
Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes before seasoning. This is the key to extra crispy edges.
Do not overcrowd the basket. Air needs to circulate around each potato to make it crispy.
Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder if you have it for more intense flavor.
Brush with melted butter or garlic butter before air frying for the crispiest result.