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    Air fryer smashed potatoes | smashed potatoes recipe

    Dec 29, 2022 · 2 Comments

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    Deep fried smashed potatoes is a crowd pleaser. It is a perfect way to have your spuds when you want something good. Easy sides, this easy smashed potatoes recipe is low in calories too as it is not deep fried but air fried. Air fryer smashed potatoes are perfect when you want to have your fries or wedges but there is no time to soak them for hours for that perfect crisp. Most people love to have potato starters at any super bowl or during IPL matches. This is an easy starter which your family will love too.You can choose medium sized potatoes or baby potatoes to make these crispy smashed baby potatoes in the airfryer.

    This recipe surprisingly resembles Sindhi aloo tuk so much. Aloo & Arbi tuk is one of the easiest and most loved Sindhi recipes.I am sure it is going to be quite a hit in your kitchen too. Pair it with any simple dal chawal or Sindhi kadhi and it is just gonna uplift your mood so much more. Here is to all potato lovers rejoice my friends! This vegan gluten-free recipe is gonna bring much joy to you! Read below the recipe for crispy smashed potatoes.There are other recipes that you can make with potato in the airfryer such as air fryer Potato skins , air fryer Potato chips or air fryer potato cheese balls. You may also use the air fryer to cook frozen snacks such as pizza pockets,spring rolls,frozen pizza,frozen samosa or reheat leftover fries and leftover pizza in the airfryer.

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    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • How to make smashed potatoes in air fryer?
    •  Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Related links
    • Air fryer smashed potatoes recipe
    • FAQs
    • Top tips
    • Food safety

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Potato masher
    • Pastry brush

    Ingredients

    • Potatoes - I prefer potatoes that are small in size(around 60-70 grams/piece, Russet potatoes are good for roasting. Here in Australia, we prefer using local variety like Royal dutch cream/ Red royal / purple. Recently I have tried king edward and they were awesome too. Choosing a good quality potato is an important tip for making smashed potatoes crispy.
    • Oil
    • Seasoning (any store bough seasoning, or just use garlic powder and salt)

    How to make smashed potatoes in air fryer?

    • Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove the dirt from the skin.
    air fryer smashed potatoes step 1
    • Boil potatoes until soft. Even if the skin cracks, they are fine to be used.
    air fryer smashed potatoes step 2
    • Smash them slightly using potato masher or a flat spatula.
    air fryer smashed potatoes step 3
    • Brush 1 tbsp. oil on top of them.(1 tbsp. in total for all potatoes.)
    air fryer smashed potatoes step 4
    • Preheat the air fryer for 10 mins at 200 deg C (390F). Place the smashed potatoes in air fryer basket.
    air fryer smashed potatoes step 6
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    • Air fry the potatoes for 12 mins at 200 deg C ( 390 F).
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    • In a bowl, add 2 tbsp. oil and seasoning and mix well with a spoon.
    air fryer smashed potatoes step 5
    • Brush the potatoes with seasoning using a pastry brush. Air fry for 8 mins again. Garnish with garlic chives optionally.
    air fryer smashed potatoes step 8
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    Serve crispy smashed potatoes in air fryer hot with tomato ketchup.

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     Substitutions

    You can use any variety of potato to make this recipe including sweet potatoes. Although the cooking time will vary according to the variety used.

    Variations

    • You can use baby potatoes to make baby smashed potatoes recipe.
    • You can use garlic and butter to make garlic butter smashed potatoes.
    • You can also use an oven to make oven smashed potatoes. The cooking time will be more. generally oven takes 30% more time to cook baked smashed potatoes as compared to an air fryer.
    • You can use rosemary to make rosemary smashed potatoes.
    • You can use red potatoes to make these roasted smashed red potatoes.
    • You can use any seasoning you like. Some great vegan options are Cajun, Moroccan seasoning, Sriracha and garam masala.
    • This recipe is very similar to a sindhi recipe 'aloo tuk' and hence I would follow the same steps if I am looking to make aloo tuk in air fryer.

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    4.67 from 12 votes

    Air fryer smashed potatoes recipe

    smashed air fryer potatoes is an easy one yet full of flavor. Learn to make it here.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: best air fryer smashed potatoes, smashed potatoes air fryer recipe, smashed red potatoes air fryer
    Servings: 2
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • potato masher
    • pastry brush

    Ingredients

    • 5-6 potatoes /60-70 gm per potato
    • 3 tbsp. oil prefer olive oil
    • 1 tbsp. chipotle seasoning

    Instructions

    • Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove the dirt from the skin.
    • Boil/steam potatoes until soft. Even if the skin cracks, they are fine to be used
    • Smash them slightly using potato masher or a flat spatula.
    • Brush 1 tbsp. oil on top of them.(1 tbsp. in total for all potatoes.)
    • Preheat the air fryer for 10 mins at 200 deg C (390F). Place the smashed potatoes in air fryer basket.
    • Air fry the potatoes for 12 mins at 200 deg C ( 390 F).
    • In a bowl, add 2-3 tbsp. oil and seasoning and mix well with a spoon.
    • Brush the potatoes with seasoning using a pastry brush. Air fry for 8 minutes again. Garnish with garlic chives optionally. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.

    Notes

    You can use red potatoes to make red smashed potatoes recipe

    FAQs

    How do you know when potatoes are ready to be smashed?

    Check with a metal skewer in the middle once the potatoes are boiled. If it goes through perfectly without any resistance, you can go ahead and smash it.

    Is there a difference between mashed and smashed potatoes?

    Mashed potatoes are boiled until soft and tender. We mash them after removing their skins and mixed with sour cream, milk or cream to get a soft creamier texture. Smashed potatoes on the other hand are toasted in oil and spices and seasoning. They are crispy and have skins on.

    How to make ultra crispy smashed potatoes ?

    I prefer to use brushed potatoes instead of washed potatoes to make these quick smashed potatoes recipe.

    Top tips

    • The air fryer has to be pre heated
    • 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.

    Food safety

    Always reheat your left overs.

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    1. Bohemian Vegetarian says

      March 25, 2022 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love the simplicity of this. Let the potato flavor come through!

      Reply
      • bhavana bhatia says

        March 26, 2022 at 4:23 am

        Yep me too. Thanks for your feedback.

        Warm Regards
        Bhavana

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