air fryer accordion potatoes recipe
air fryer accordion potato is an easy low oil version of accordion potatoes. Learn to make this easy recipe here.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Air fryer
- 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
- 3 tbsp. oil 2 tablespoon oil for seasoning
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt or as per taste
Instructions
- Combine chopped garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoon oil. Keep it aside.Clean the potatoes by washing and removing any dirt, then peel them.
- Cut both ends of the potato to make flat surfaces.
- Position the potato next to 2 wooden spatulas or spoons. Use the spatula to prevent cutting all the way through the potato while cutting it with the knife. (Refer to picture in the previous post)
- The potatoes need to be sliced from both ends. Flip the potato over and use the spatula to make diagonal cuts, ensuring that you don’t cut all the way through.
- Place a wooden skewer through the potatoes. This will assist in keeping them united.
- Set the air fryer to preheat at 200°C (390°F). In the span of 10 minutes. Brush 1 tbsp. oil on it. To make accordion potatoes in the air fryer, air fry at 200 deg C (390 F) for 8 minutes.
- Coat the potatoes with seasoned oil and air fry for an additional 12-14 minutes at 200°C (390°F) until cooked. Larger potatoes will require additional cooking time.
- Serve hot/warm.
Notes
Russet type of potatoes work best for making chips at home. Here in Australia, we prefer using local variety like Royal dutch cream/ Red royal / purple/king edward