Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Ready in about 35 minutes.
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Crispy smashed potatoes with craggy golden edges and creamy, fluffy insides. The air fryer crisps every ridge of the flattened potatoes, giving maximum crunch and a garlicky, herby finish that outshines any roast potato.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 700 g baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
Method
- 1Boil the baby potatoes for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and steam-dry.
- 2Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- 3Place potatoes on a board and gently smash each flat with a glass.
- 4Brush both sides with the oil, garlic, salt, pepper and rosemary.
- 5Air fry for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply crisp and golden.
- 6Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of salt.
Tips for the best results
- Steam-dry the boiled potatoes so they crisp rather than steam.
- Smash to about 1 cm thick for the best crunch-to-fluff ratio.
- A little parmesan in the last 3 minutes adds a savoury crust.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer smashed potatoes steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer smashed potatoes?
A typical starting point is 200°C / 400°F for 18-22 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer smashed 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 smashed 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.