Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Servings 4
These air fryer smashed potatoes are super simple to make with very little prep time — just 30 minutes! They’re easy to make vegan and are naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 grams) small potatoes yellow or red, or larger potatoes cut into 1" chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter melted, or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced, or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup (30 to 45 grams) Pecorino, Romano or Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes well. Place the potatoes, olive oil and salt in a large bowl and toss to combine.1 pound (450 grams) small potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Transfer to the air fryer and air fry the potatoes at 400 °F (205 °C) for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
- While they're cooking, stir together the melted butter or olive oil and garlic in a small bowl.2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and smash them with the bottom of a glass, a rolling pin, a fork or a firm spatula.
- Put them back in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If they don't fit, make them in batches.
- Bush the potatoes with the prepared garlic butter and air fry for another 10-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and as crisp as you'd like them.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese, if using, and serve.1/3 to 1/2 cup (30 to 45 grams) Pecorino, Romano or Parmesan cheese
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. See post for reheating options.
Notes
- For vegan, use olive oil in place of the butter and omit the cheese.
- The nutrition information does not include the optional grated cheese.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 17
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