Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Recipe
These crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes have golden, crunchy edges, creamy centers, and a delicious garlic Parmesan crust. Made entirely in the air fryer with no boiling required, they're an easy, cheesy side dish perfect for any dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes. Wash and dry potatoes, then air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork. No preheating required.
- Smash the potatoes. Transfer to a sturdy surface lined with parchment paper or foil. Gently flatten each potato with the bottom of a measuring cup or glass.
- Prepare the Parmesan mixture. Whisk together the olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season the potatoes. Brush both sides generously with the Parmesan butter mixture, then season with coarse sea salt and black pepper.
- Return to the air fryer. Arrange potatoes in a single layer, leaving space between each for even crisping. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry until crispy. Cook at 400°F for another 10–15 minutes, until golden brown with crispy edges and a cheesy Parmesan crust. Serve hot.
Notes
- Best potatoes: Baby Yukon Golds work best, but small red, purple, or fingerling potatoes also work.
- Keep potatoes uniform: Similar-sized potatoes cook evenly. Check petite potatoes after 15 minutes.
- Don't smash too thin: Flatten gently so the potatoes hold together and have creamy centers.
- Avoid overcrowding: Arrange in a single layer with space between each potato during the final crisping stage. Cook in batches if needed.
- Cheese options: Use freshly grated Parmesan or substitute Asiago for a sharper, nuttier flavor.
- Serve immediately: These smashed potatoes are crispiest right out of the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg