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Air fryer smashed potatoes in a baking tray.

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Keri Bevan
These air fryer smashed potatoes are crispy and crunchy on the outside and pillowy soft in the middle. Basically, they're additively garlicky french fries kicked up a notch
5 from 36 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound baby potatoes * or a larger potato cut in quarters
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly. There's no need to peel them.
  • Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add a little salt and boil for 15-20 minutes. The potatoes are done when they're fork tender.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, mix together the butter and spices in a small microwave safe bowl . Microwave for 30 seconds and set aside. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • When your potatoes are done cooking, drain them and blot them dry with a paper towel. Transfer them to the baking sheet. Grease the insert of the air fryer. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 375° F (190° C).
  • Using the bottom of a cup, gently smash the potatoes until they're about a ¼ of an inch thick.
  • Brush the potatoes with the melted butter and spices.
  • Using a spatula, transfer the smashed potatoes to the air fryer, being careful not to overlap them. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, flipping them once at the half way point.

Notes

❄️Storage Instructions

Refrigerator

Let the smashed potatoes cool completely after cooking. This usually takes about 30 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to an airtight container. Glass or plastic containers with tight fitting lids work best. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 4-5 minutes, or until warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave or oven.

Freezer

First, cool the cooked potatoes completely. Transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container, removing as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Then reheat in the air fryer or oven until hot and crispy, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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