Description
Crispy and fluffy smashed potatoes made in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a cutting board and gently smash each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on top.
- Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- For extra crispiness, air fry for a few more minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer smashed potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy potato recipe