Description
Enjoy crispy, buttery smashed potatoes made effortlessly in an air fryer. These baby gold potatoes are boiled until tender, smashed for extra crispiness, then air fried to golden perfection with garlic, butter, and olive oil, making a perfect side dish that’s crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 lb baby gold potatoes (about 8 – 10 small potatoes)
Seasonings & Fats
- 1 Tbsp butter (melted)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Wash and dry the baby gold potatoes thoroughly. Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on size, until they are fork-tender and fully cooked.
- Drain and Cool: Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and let them sit for about 5 minutes until cool enough to handle safely.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray or coat the basket with non-stick or olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Smash the Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a large sheet pan. Using the bottom of a cup or a serving fork, gently press down each potato until it is flattened to your desired thinness. The thinner you smash, the crispier the edges will be. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Season the Potatoes: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the smashed potatoes, followed by the olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the potatoes to enhance flavor. Be generous with your seasoning for the best taste.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Using a spatula, transfer the smashed potatoes in a single layer to the preheated air fryer basket. Ensure the potatoes do not overlap to allow for proper crisping. Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the edges. Do not flip during cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the air fryer. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and optional flaky sea salt for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- These smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with buttery, garlic-infused flavor.
- You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this flavorful and easy side dish.
- Make sure not to overlap the potatoes in the air fryer basket to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- You can also cook the potatoes using boiling, microwaving, or air frying methods before smashing, but boiling provides the best texture for smashing.
- If you want extra crispiness, smash the potatoes thinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
