Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

WRITER BYCassie

POSTEDApril 25, 2022

These air fryer smashed potatoes are to die for. They're crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and are an easy and scrumptious side dish.

These Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are going to be your new favourite side dish. I know it can seem like a bit of extra work to boil potatoes before roasting them but trust me, it's worth it every time and it really is a small amount of effort to get an amazing result.

These smashed potatoes are a speedier version of my beloved glass potatoes (they use much less oil too). I personally love to add a dollop of butter on top of each potato before it cooks for extra flavour, but feel free to give it a miss if you're looking for something even healthier.

INGREDIENTS

You only need a few simple ingredients to make these smashed potatoes in the air fryer and I bet you already have them all on hand! Measurements are listed in the full recipe at the bottom of this post.

Potatoes - I've tried this with a few different types of potatoes and haven't been let down. I personally love to use baby potatoes (I used the baby spud lite ones here in Australia). Just make sure you're using a good roasting potato. If you're unsure what good roasting potatoes are in your country, just google "best roasting potatoes" and it will give you suggestions to look for in the supermarket.
Olive Oil - You could use another type of oil if you prefer but I think olive oil is perfect for potatoes.
Butter - Use good butter. That's my philosophy for everything that uses butter. Splurge for the best butter you can afford because it is always always worth it. I promise you I am the first person to cut costs wherever I can at the supermarket but butter is not the place for that.
Salt - Sea salt or kosher salt will do the trick here.

INSTRUCTIONS

Here's a quick breakdown of what you'll need to do to prepare these potatoes. You'll find the full instructions in the recipe at the bottom of the page.

Boil Potatoes - Cover potatoes with water in a saucepan then bring to boil. Cook until soft.

Smash Potatoes - Drain potatoes and place on a large plate. Use the back of a spoon or a fork to press down on the top of the potatoes to crush slightly (aka "smash" the potatoes). Brush or spray some oil over each potato, add a small chunk of butter in the centre of each potato then generously salt.

Air Fry Potatoes - Carefully transfer your potatoes into your air fryer basket with a spatula, then cook on 200C / 400F for 20-25 minutes or until deeply golden and crispy.

TOP TIPS

Use good roasting potatoes. I used baby white potatoes for mine. For full sized potatoes look for sebago here in Australia or yukon gold would be great if in America. If you're unsure what good roasting potatoes are in your country, just google "best roasting potatoes" and it will give you suggestions to look for in the supermarket.
You can skip the dollop of butter on top if you wish. I personally love to add a dollop of butter on top of each potato before it cooks for extra flavour, but if you're looking for something healthier or dairy free, you will still get an absolutely scrumptious potato without.
Feel free to make more or less potatoes depending on how big your air fryer is. Just don't overcrowd them in the basket, leave a little space between each potato.

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RECIPE

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

These air fryer smashed potatoes are to die for. They're crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and are an easy and scrumptious side dish.

0 Stars (10 Reviews)

servings

2

Scale

Ingredients

4 Baby White Potatoes

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Butter

Sea Salt or Kosher Salt

Instructions

BOIL POTATOES - Place whole potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Place over high heat and bring to boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes offer no resistance when a knife is inserted into the centre. If you're using large potatoes you'll need to boil for longer.

SMASH POTATOES - Drain the potatoes then place on a large plate. With a large spoon or a fork, press down on the top of each potato to crush it slightly (aka "smash" the potatoes). You want a big dent in the top of your potatoes. If the potatoes split, don't worry! Just push it back together. Brush or spray some oil over each potato, then add a small chunk of butter in the centre of each potato and generously salt.

AIR FRY POTATOES - Carefully transfer your potatoes into your air fryer basket with a spatula, then cook on 200C / 400F for 20-25 minutes or until deeply golden and crispy. If you're cooking large whole potatoes you'll most likely need a longer cooking time.

Notes

Use good roasting potatoes. I used baby white potatoes for mine. For full sized potatoes look for sebago here in Australia or yukon gold would be great if in America. If you're unsure what good roasting potatoes are in your country, just google "best roasting potatoes" and it will give you suggestions to look for in the supermarket.

You can skip the dollop of butter on top if you wish. I personally love to add a dollop of butter on top of each potato before it cooks for extra flavour, but if you're looking for something healthier or dairy free, you will still get an absolutely scrumptious potato without.
Feel free to make more or less potatoes depending on how big your air fryer is. Just don't overcrowd them in the basket, leave a little space between each potato.