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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 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 7%
- Protein 2.5 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 20.55 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.31 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 3.38 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 19.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.77 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 487.29 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 47.99 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 20.58 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 134.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 134.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes healthy?
- Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 134.91 calories and 2.5 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.38 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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