Smashed Potatoes with Gorgonzola in Air Fryer : crispy outside, soft inside, and gooey thanks to the gorgonzola, a simple yet exquisite recipe! With few ingredients and in no time, you can have a versatile dish that goes well with meat, fish, burgers, or as a standalone dish with a fresh salad.
The smashed potatoes or “smashed potatoes” are one of the most loved recipes of the moment: simple, scenic, and accessible to everyone, a real trend in recent years: a humble dish in concept, but very rich in result. It originates from the simple act of mashing a boiled potato and cooking it at high temperature, which allows for a crispy, golden surface while keeping the inside soft.
To make the Smashed Potatoes even more appetizing, there’s the gorgonzola, which becomes creamy and enveloping during cooking. I’m sure you’ll love this recipe; the contrast between the crunchy exterior and the creamy gorgonzola is a crowd-pleaser.
But the real game-changer in this recipe is that we can skip the pot cooking, without boiling the potatoes, and still cook them in the Air Fryer. In short, no pots and pans, no stovetop, and no mess other than the air fryer’s accessories, just one tool from start to finish! An extremely practical preparation… the result? Perfectly cooked, soft potatoes that can be smashed effortlessly while remaining intact… fantastic, right?
The Smashed Potatoes with Gorgonzola, cooked in the Air Fryer are delicious right after they’re made, while the cheese is still soft and warm. Adding a drizzle of honey or chopped walnuts will give you a gourmet version… and success is guaranteed.
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- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 5
- Cooking methods: Air frying, Oven, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
Ingredients for 5 Smashed Potatoes with Gorgonzola
- 5 potatoes
- 5.3 oz Gorgonzola (sweet)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste chives (dried or fresh)
- to taste salt and pepper
Tools
Suggested Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Glass
- 1 Brush
Steps
Preparation of Smashed Potatoes with Gorgonzola in Air Fryer
Thoroughly wash the potatoes, removing any dirt residue. Dry them and place them on the fryer rack
Cook them for about 25 minutes. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the potatoes
Test with a skewer or fork prongs; if there is no resistance, they are ready. Let them cool for a few minutes
Grease the tray or baking dish and distribute the potatoes.
With the bottom of a glass, gently smash them, creating small irregular disks: these cracks will become crispy.
Brush each potato with a drizzle of oil, add salt, pepper, and chives
Put them back in the air fryer and cook at 392°F for 12 minutes, until they are crispy and golden.
Remove the tray and add a piece of gorgonzola on each potato and cook for another 2 minutes, still at 392°F, just enough time to melt it.
I used spoonable gorgonzola, you can use the sliced kind and cut it into cubes, it will melt creating a delicious cream.
Serve immediately to enjoy the maximum creaminess🤤
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Oven Cooking of Smashed Potatoes with Gorgonzola
Unlike the air fryer, you will need to boil the potatoes, which will take about 30/35 minutes. Once ready, drain them well and let them cool. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet with parchment paper and proceed as for the air fryer. Preheat the oven to 392°F and bake for 15/20 minutes until the surface is golden, add the gorgonzola on top of each potato, and continue cooking for a few more minutes, just enough time to melt it.
Tips and Storage
Use potatoes of the same size, preferably medium-small, for even cooking.
Sweet gorgonzola makes the recipe milder; spicy gorgonzola adds character
Store them in the refrigerator for a couple of days in an airtight container. You can reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes. With melted cheese, it is better to consume them immediately.
Variations
If you don’t like gorgonzola and want a stronger flavor, replace it with smoked scamorza.
You can enrich them with crispy bacon, adding the already browned cubes before the last minute of cooking.
For a gourmet version, complete them with walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for your holiday menu🎄✨
