Air-Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Name: Air-Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These crispy air-fryer smashed potatoes are a simple and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Customize them with your favorite seasonings for a delicious twist!

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; let cool 5 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 400°. Transfer potatoes to a cutting board or baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness.
Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to greased air fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 243 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Smashed baby Yukon Gold potatoes combine the creamy texture of boiled potatoes with the golden crunch of roasted ones. These are also delightfully customizable—dress them up with herbs or spices or load them up with cheese, sour cream and bacon. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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