Baked Mashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer
This recipe for baked mashed potatoes in the air fryer gives you a crispy surface and a creamy interior.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl for mashing
- 1 Vegetable peeler
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 400 g potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 50 ml milk or a plant-based alternative
- 25 g butter or a plant-based alternative
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh herbs e.g. parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potato cubes in a pot of water until tender.Drain the water and let them steam off for a couple of minutes.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl and add milk, butter, salt and pepper.Stir until you have a smooth mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.(Use a preset, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking)
- Brush a thin layer of olive oil into the bottom of the air fryer basket.Spread the mashed potatoes evenly in the basket.
- Bake in the air fryer at 200°C for 15-20 minutes, or until the surface is golden and crispy.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy surface, you can sprinkle a thin layer of grated cheese over the mashed potatoes before baking.
- The amount of milk and butter can be adjusted to your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated fat: 5gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated fat: 2gTrans fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 732mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 2mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin B12: 0.1µgVitamin C: 33mgVitamin D: 0.2µgVitamin E: 0.3mgVitamin K: 10µgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mgMagnesium: 41mgPhosphorus: 115mgSelenium: 1µgZinc: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 26g
