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Air fryer smashed potatoes on a round plate.
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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes have never tasted better! Air frying them promises a crispy skin with a gorgeous, fluffy center. Whether they are a trusty side dish or main snack, 15 to 20 minutes and a big appetite is all you need! Season well and enjoy it with family and friends.
Author: Devy Dar
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon peri-peri seasoning or cajun spice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Scrub and wash the potatoes. Place them in a large cooking pot and add water until the potatoes are submerged.
  • Cook the potatoes at medium heat and add a teaspoon of salt once it reaches boiling point.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are cooked through.
  • Drain the potatoes and discard the water. You can leave them on a colander until they are dry and no more liquid. Or, you can dry them with a paper towel.
  • Arrange and lay the potatoes on a chopping board. Using a potato masher or a pestle, smash the potatoes until they are slightly flattened and smashed.
  • Sprinkle the cajun spice all over the potatoes. Turn the spuds and sprinkle again on the other side.
  • Drizzle the olive oil.
  • Arrange the smashed potatoes on the air fryer basket. You can line your air fryer with a parchment paper liner.
  • Set your air fryer to 400°F/ 200°C for 15 minutes or until you can see the edges are crispy.

Notes

  • You can swap the cajun spice with any other spices you like. Some choices include peri-peri seasoning or a mix of garam masala and cayenne pepper.
  • Replace olive oil with other neutral cooking oil, such as canola or sunflower oil.
  • This recipe also works for Instant Pot with an air fryer function.

Nutrition

Serving: 150grams | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Nutritional info in this recipe is only estimate using online calculator. You should refer to it as a guide only. Please verify with your own data if you seek an accurate info.