Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Ready in about 48 minutes.
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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.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
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
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- 2Slice each potato thinly at 3 mm intervals, cutting almost but not all the way through.
- 3Mix the butter, oil, garlic, salt and pepper, then brush over and into the slits.
- 4Air fry for 20 minutes, then brush again with the butter mixture.
- 5Cook a further 10-15 minutes until crisp and fanned open.
- 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.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer hasselback potatoes steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer hasselback potatoes the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer hasselback potatoes?
A typical starting point is 190°C / 375°F for 30-35 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer hasselback potatoes ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer hasselback potatoes serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.