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Smashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer

Smashed potatoes in the air fryer air fried, smashed, then cooked longer with butter, salt, and pepper. A family favorite.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 130kcal
Author Ana Frias

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • potato masher

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces small potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Air fry the potatoes whole. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Add the potatoes to the basket in a single layer and cook for 20 minutes, until a fork slides in easily.
  • Smash them. Remove the tray and use a potato masher, a large fork, or the bottom of a glass to press each potato flat. Top with a small pat of butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Air fry again. Return the tray to the air fryer and cook for another 15 minutes, until the edges turn golden and crispy.
  • Serve. Serve hot, straight from the basket.

Notes

  • Don't overcook your potatoes. They can get overcooked, and be too soft. Then, they'll fall apart when you cook them.
  • Put parchment in your air fryer basket to help the smashed potatoes not to stick. This also makes clean up a breeze.
  • For extra crispy potatoes, place them under the broiler for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg