Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in just 20 minutes. No more soggy, boring sides! If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Homemade Vegan Salami Recipe for Plant-Based Dinner and Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe.
Why This Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy golden edges
- Soft, fluffy centers
- Ready in just 20 minutes
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Grated Parmesan
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Russet potatoes: Yukon Gold or red potatoes can also be used.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick
- Prepare potatoes: Cut potatoes into 1.5-inch pieces, toss with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Smash potatoes: Remove potatoes from air fryer, smash with a potato masher, and return to air fryer for 5 more minutes.
- Season and serve: Season with additional salt, pepper, and optional toppings. Serve immediately.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even crispiness.
- Tip for best results: Use a potato masher with a flat surface for easier smashing.
- Time-saving tip: Prepare potatoes up to a day ahead, store in the fridge, and air fry as needed.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover smashed potatoes in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Potatoes can be prepared up to a day ahead.
Freezing Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For extra crispiness, lightly flour the smashed potatoes before air frying.
- Make-ahead: Prepare potatoes up to a day ahead, store in the fridge, and air fry as needed.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crispy enough, increase air fryer time in 2-minute intervals.
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Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Garlic powder
Seasonings
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes: Cut potatoes into 1.5-inch pieces, toss with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Smash potatoes: Remove potatoes from air fryer, smash with a potato masher, and return to air fryer for 5 more minutes.
- Season and serve: Season with additional salt, pepper, and optional toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chef tip: For extra crispiness, lightly flour the smashed potatoes before air frying.
- Make-ahead: Prepare potatoes up to a day ahead, store in the fridge, and air fry as needed.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crispy enough, increase air fryer time in 2-minute intervals.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover smashed potatoes in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: Potatoes can be prepared up to a day ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick FAQs
Yes, prepare potatoes up to a day ahead and air fry as needed.
Ensure potatoes are not overcrowding the air fryer basket and increase air fryer time if needed.
Yes, Yukon Gold or red potatoes can also be used.
Not recommended for freezing.
Store leftover smashed potatoes in the fridge for up to 3 days.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Easy and Quick and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
