Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes: A St. Patrick’s Must-Have!
Deliciously crispy smashed potatoes made in an air fryer, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with a fork or potato masher.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the smashed potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the potatoes.
- Serve with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg