Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes deliver buttery, fluffy centers with irresistibly crisp, garlicky edges. A quick blast in the air fryer turns baby golds into a golden, snackable side you’ll want with weeknight dinners or alongside grilled mains. Finished with a sprinkle of parsley, they’re simple, savory, and ready fast.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Move the potatoes to a baking sheet and gently press them with the bottom of a small glass to 3/4- or 1/2-inch thick. The thinner you flatten the potatoes, the crisper they will be.
- 4
Brush the melted butter over the tops of the smashed potatoes, then season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- 5
Arrange the potatoes in an even layer in the air fryer basket and cook until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Calories 134.91 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.5 g Low Source
- Carbs 20.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.31 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.38 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 14.42 mg Low Source
- Sodium 19.22 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.77 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.82 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 19.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source
- Potassium 487.29 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 59.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 20.8 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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