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Crispy smashed potatoes from the air fryer

Smashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer

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Smashed potatoes in the air fryer are a crispy and delicious way to cook potatoes. This recipe needs two rounds in the air fryer to achieve perfectly crispy potatoes with a soft and lovely inside.
Servings 4 pcs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Potato masher
  • 1 Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 800 gram small potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 bunch Fresh rosemary or thyme optional
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Instructions

Preparation:

  • Wash and dry 800 gram small potatoes thoroughly. Cut away any spots or bad bits.

First round in the air fryer:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
    (Preprogram, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking)
  • Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, until they are tender and can easily be mashed with a spoon or potato masher.
    Start the online timer here

Crushing the potatoes:

  • Take the potatoes out of the air fryer and place them on a cutting board or baking paper.
  • Use a spoon or potato masher to gently mash the potatoes, until they are flat but still hold together.

Second round in the air fryer:

  • Increase the air fryer temperature to 200°C.
  • Place the smashed potatoes back in the air fryer.
  • Brush the potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp coarse salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder and optionally 1 bunch Fresh rosemary or thyme
  • Cook the potatoes for a further 10-15 minutes, until they are crispy and golden.
    Start the online timer here

Serving:

  • Take the smashed potatoes out of the air fryer and serve them immediately as a delicious and crispy side to the main course.

Notes

Make sure the potatoes are in a single layer in the air fryer to achieve the best crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated fat: 0.4gSodium: 109mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 2mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin C: 40mgVitamin E: 0.1mgVitamin K: 5µgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mgMagnesium: 47mgPhosphorus: 116mgSelenium: 1µgZinc: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 31g
Author: Morten Jensen
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: 5
Ret: Tilbehør
Køkken: Amerikansk
Diet: ,
Søgeord: Børnevenlig, Potatoes
Holdbarhed: Store covered in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.
Genopvarmning: Reheat the potatoes in the air fryer at 180 °C for 5-7 minutes, until they are crispy and hot again.
Frysning: Not suitable for freezing; texture and colour deteriorate.
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