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Smashed potatoes on a plate topped with fresh thyme and vegan parmesan cheese.
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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Crispy, garlicky air fryer smashed potatoes are made with baby potatoes in an air fryer and are totally delicious. They only need 4 key ingredients and take 40 minutes.
Course Side Dish, Snack, Starter
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 5 days 40 minutes
Servings 12 smashed potatoes
Calories 77kcal
Author Jess & Dan

Ingredients

  • 700 g baby potatoes ~12 potatoes
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • Salt & black pepper – to taste
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Brush the baby potatoes with a little olive oil or oil spray, then put the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°c / 390°f for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
    700 g baby potatoes
  • Remove from the air fryer basket and put on a chopping board or plate. Then use the bottom of a small glass (or another flat object that is wider than the potatoes) to firmly but cautiously press down on the potatoes. The skin should burst and flatten without completely breaking down the structure of the potato.
  • In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic granules, dried herbs and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper.
    3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic granules, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, Salt & black pepper
  • Put the newly smashed potatoes back into the air fryer basket and spoon or brush half of the olive oil mixture over the potatoes. Turn the air fryer back on to 200°c / 390°f for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the smashed potatoes over and spoon or brush the remaining oil mix onto the potatoes. Put back into the air fryer for another 5-10 minutes at 200°c / 390°f until crispy and golden brown, but be careful not to burn them! Serve hot with fresh thyme, vegan parmesan cheese and your favourite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Smashed potatoes will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the air fryer at 180°c for 5 minutes, check if they're hot and crispy enough. Air fry for a further few minutes if you'd like them hotter.
  • These potatoes freeze well for up to three months in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer from frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg