Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Ready in about 48 minutes.

Updated 7 September 2026

Show-stopping hasselback potatoes with fanned, crispy layers and soft, buttery centres. The air fryer crisps every thin slice while keeping the inside fluffy, delivering a restaurant-worthy side without a long oven roast.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes (about 200 g each)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives

Method

  1. 1Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
  2. 2Slice each potato thinly at 3 mm intervals, cutting almost but not all the way through.
  3. 3Mix the butter, oil, garlic, salt and pepper, then brush over and into the slits.
  4. 4Air fry for 20 minutes, then brush again with the butter mixture.
  5. 5Cook a further 10-15 minutes until crisp and fanned open.
  6. 6Scatter with chives and serve.

Tips for the best results

  • Rest the potato in a wooden spoon to stop your knife cutting all the way through.
  • Brushing twice gets the butter deep into the slices.
  • Add grated cheese in the last 3 minutes for a loaded version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and time for air fryer hasselback potatoes?+

Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 30-35 min.

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