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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for finishing
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme leaves, chopped
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cover potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and let steam dry for 5 minutes.
  2. Toss warm potatoes with 2 tbsp oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Smash to ½-inch thickness on a board or baking sheet.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange potatoes in a single layer and air fry for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 8 to 10 minutes until deeply golden.
  4. Transfer to a plate, scatter with herbs, flaky salt, and a drizzle of oil. Serve right away.

Notes

The potatoes get crispier if you let them dry fully after boiling. If you want extra garlic punch, add minced garlic to the oil after flipping, just for the last 2 minutes of air frying. Leftovers reheat beautifully in the air fryer but not in the microwave.