Air fryer smashed potatoes, a burst of crispiness meets a tender and flavorful heart: these smashed potatoes are an irresistible invitation to dive into the pleasure of comfort food. Perfectly golden and enhanced by a touch of freshness, they are the star of any table.
Served on an elegant plate, with a sprinkle of herbs and a light dusting of coarse salt, they convey an idea of rustic sophistication. Perfect as a side dish or the star of an appetizer, they captivate at first glance and first bite.
The potatoes can be flavored with your favorite spices or left pure with just salt and a sprinkle of pepper.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for air fryer smashed potatoes:
- 4 potatoes (same size)
- to taste fine salt
- to taste ground pepper
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste mixed spices
Tools for air fryer smashed potatoes:
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Meat Tenderizer
- 1 Parchment Paper
Steps for preparing and cooking air fryer smashed potatoes:
Take 4 same-sized potatoes, wash them well under running water and rub them with a cloth, then rinse them.
Cook the potatoes in steam; we used a pressure cooker and they were done in 10 minutes, otherwise use a saucepan with enough water to steam, add a steam basket, place the potatoes, cover with a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes (depending on size), they are cooked when a fork can easily penetrate the potato flesh.
When the steamed potatoes are done, let them cool slightly, cover the air fryer tray with parchment paper (we used perforated paper for better air circulation), then place the potatoes and smash them with a meat tenderizer.
Season the potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, then add spices to taste, we used a mix of spices (sage, rosemary, oregano).
Cook at 340°F for 20 minutes, they should be golden.
Serve them hot or at room temperature.
FAQ
What can I add to the spices for an even more flavorful preparation?
you can add grated Parmesan cheese.
