Hasselback potatoes are quite a trend these days. Also, known as fried accordion potatoes, they are quite a charm. Who doesn't love a potato ? Everyone loves a spud. We all crave for it whenever we are hungry although we might resist its charm sometimes. Humble potato or aloo is a perfect vegetable. It goes with most veggies in a curry and is perfect as it is too.
Be it French fries or potato wedges, aloo tikki or curly fries. Pickiest of eaters love it. Here is a snack which looks good and tastes great and has very little calories. Yes, these are not fried but are air fried hassleback potatoes. They are amazing and perfect for your snacking too.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- mixing bowl
- knife & spoons
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- Potatoes (Russet / Yukon Gold / Kind Edward / Idaho for best results, else lookout for Royal dutch cream/ Red royal/purple/kestrel)
- Oil
- Garlic
- oregano
- Salt as per taste
How to make hassleback potatoes in air fryer?
- Wash and remove any dirt from the potatoes.
- Place the potato alongside 2 inverted spoons. Cut the potato with the knife using the spoons to prevent from cutting all the way down through the potato
- Soak these in water again to remove any starch from the slices, else they will stick together.
- Dry it on paper towels to remove excess water.
- Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C (390 F) for 10 mins. Brush 1 tbsp. oil on it. Air fry for 8 mins at 200 deg C (390 F).
- Mix dried oregano and garlic in 2-3 tbsp. oil.
- Apply the oil with seasoning to potatoes Air fry at 15-16 mins at 200 deg C (390 F). Serve hot.
Continue to air fry at 200 degree C (390 F) for 15-16 mins or until the potatoes are cooked. Bigger potatoes will need few more minutes(5-7 minutes more). Serve hot.
While picking these up from the air fryer, be careful as they might break off,I prefer to use a turner or a spatula to pick these up.
Top tips
Few things to note
- The air fryer has to be pre heated. Treat it just like your oven.
- Choose potatoes that are long in shape not round and are good for roasting, I prefer russet one, here in Australia I use Royal dutch cream/purple/royal blue
- Once cooked, use a spatula to pick them up, else they will break.
Variation
Vegetarians can garnish air fryer hasselback potatoes with cheese while vegans can use vegan cheese or garlic chives for garnish.
Substitution
You can make these hassleback potatoes using sweet potato. However, cooking time will differ as they are softer.
Storage
Store it in refrigerator for 2-3 days. Always heat your food before serving.
Food safety
Always reheat your leftovers. You can air fry at 200 deg C for 2-3 mins instead of using a microwave.
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air fryer hassleback potatoes recipe
Equipment
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium potatoes Russet / Yukon Gold / Kind Edward / Idaho for best results, else lookout for Royal dutch cream/ Red royal/purple/kestrel
- 3 tbsp. oil 2 tablespoon oil for seasoning
- 1 tbsp. garlic
- ½ tbsp. oregano or any seasoning
- 1 tp salt
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- Mix chopped garlic,salt and oregano(or any seasoning) with 2 tablespoon oil,keep it aside.
- Wash and remove any dirt from the potatoes.
- Place the potato alongside 2 inverted spoons. Cut the potato with the knife using the spoons to prevent from cutting all the way down through the potato.(refer to picture in the post above)
- Soak these in water again to remove any starch from the slices, else they will stick together.
- Dry it on paper towels to remove excess water.
- Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C (390 F). for 10 mins. Brush 1 tbsp. oil on it. Air fry for 8 mins at 200 deg C (390 F) to make hasselback potatoes in the air fryer.
- Apply the oil with seasoning to potatoes Air fry further for 15-16 mins at 200 deg C(390 F) or until the potatoes are cooked. Bigger potatoes will need few more minutes.(5-7 minutes more). Serve hot/warm.
- While picking these up from the air fryer, be careful as they might break off,I prefer to use a turner or a spatula to pick these up.
Notes
FAQs
This technique comes from Swedish restaurant which introduced it in 1940s -Hasslebacken.
Leif Elisson created this in 1953.
Red potato is the healthiest variety.
DeaDea says
This recipe looks delicious and easy. Can't wait to try it in my AF
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you very much, This recipe is a sure winner with visiting family and friends.