Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Recipe

plate of air fryer smashed potatoes on a white wooden table

5 from 115 votes

Sink your teeth into these crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with fresh rosemary and garlic aioli. The perfect, ultra crispy snack or side dish that requires no boil, no mess and minimal cleanup. Vegan, gluten-free, 9 ingredients, 30 minutes.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 377kcal

Author: Deborah

Cost: $8

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Smashed Potatoes

1 ½ lbs baby potatoes
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoon rosemary fresh

For the Garlic Aioli

1 cup vegan mayonnaise
3 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
4 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon white pepper

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Instructions

For the Garlic Aioli

Add vegan mayonnaise, garlic, sea salt, white pepper, ground mustard, and lemon juice to a food processor
Process on high speed for 2-3 minutes until garlic aioli is smooth and creamy. Refrigerate for 30 minutes while you prepare the Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes.

For the Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Scrub and rinse potatoes under cold running water (remember, you're eating the skin, too). Pat dry with a paper towel. Place whole potatoes in air fryer basket. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit/204 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Place potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet allowing them to cool for about 5 minutes.
Using the bottom of a mason jar (works best), smash the potatoes, one at a time.
Press down gently on each potato, until it bursts, being careful not to break them apart.
Brush each side with olive oil and top with sea salt, white pepper, paprika and fresh rosemary.
Place Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes in the bottom of the air fryer basket, one batch at a time, leaving ample space in between the potatoes for the air to circulate. The number you can cook per batch will vary depending upon he size of your air fryer basket. Mine is 5.8 quarts, and fits 9 smashed potatoes in one batch. Air fry on 400 degrees Fahrenheit/204 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes, shaking the basket at the half-way mark. Carefully remove and put on a plate. Serve immediately with garlic aioli. Enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate.
For best results, wash potatoes thoroughly with water prior to preparing them. Remember, you're not peeling them and will be eating the skin.
Use small potatoes, rather than large ones, for crispier, quicker results.
Be sure to leave plenty of space in the air fryer basket between smashed potatoes when air frying. This ensures adequate air circulation so you don't have to flip the potatoes during the air frying process.

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