Easy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, these easy air fryer smashed potatoes are a quick, crowd-pleasing side dish. Parboil, smash, season, and air fry—no oven required.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb baby gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add potatoes to a pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Boil potatoes until just fork-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well and let steam-dry 2 minutes.
- Transfer potatoes to a sheet of parchment or a cutting board. Using the bottom of a glass, gently press each potato to about 0.5 inch thick.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Brush or toss smashed potatoes with the seasoned oil on both sides.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, then carefully flip. Sprinkle Parmesan over the tops.
- Air fry 6 to 8 minutes more, until deeply golden and crisp at the edges.
- Transfer to a plate, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra-crispy potatoes, let them cool after the first fry, then air fry 3 to 4 minutes more. Swap paprika for smoked paprika for a smoky twist.