Crispy Smashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Drizzled with homemade garlic butter sauce, these air fryer Smashed Potatoes are crispy, delicious, fluffy, and SO easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, (about 4 to 6 potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley, (plus more for garnish)
- ¾ teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)
Directions
- 1
Scrub the potatoes.
- 2
Place the potatoes in a pot and fill with water, covering one inch above the potatoes.
- 3
Cook for about 20 to 22 minutes, or until fork tender.
- 4
Drain the potatoes and transfer to a cutting board; let rest a few minutes to cool a bit.
- 5
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
- 6
Using a potato masher or the back of a fork, gently smash the potatoes until flattened to about ½-inch to 1-inch thickness.
- 7
Brush the potatoes all over with the garlic butter mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket, leaving about an inch space between each potato.
- 9
Cook at 400˚F for 8 to 11 minutes, or until cooked to a desired crispiness.
- 10
Transfer smashed potatoes to a serving platter.
- 11
Garnish with parsley and serve.