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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Published: Nov 18, 2022 · Last Updated: Aug 11, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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These crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are delicious and make a tasty side dish. The potatoes get cooked and smashed, then crisped up perfectly in the air fryer.

Smashed potatoes on a white plate topped with chopped parsley.

Whenever I find myself with a lot of potatoes, I know that I'll be making smashed potatoes in the air fryer soon. They are just one of my favorite things!

The fluffiness of the potatoes still come through, while the outside gets super crispy in the air fryer. I just love making these whenever I get a chance.

For this version of the smashed potatoes, I seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, but it's so easy to use other seasonings and spices depending what you're in the mood for or what you're serving the air fried smashed potatoes with!

Ingredients

  • Baby potatoes - I used some that were a little larger than golf ball size. You can use small or medium potatoes, just make sure that they are tender before smashing. I would not recommend large potatoes or russet potatoes. You want smaller Yukon gold or smaller red potatoes.
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Smoked paprika - I love the smokiness of smoked paprika, but you can use regular paprika too.
  • Garlic powder

Customization ideas

While I seasoned my potatoes with smoked paprika and garlic powder, you can absolutely customize the seasonings based on what you want. Here's a few ideas:

  • Cumin and a little chili powder
  • Harissa seasoning
  • Curry powder or Garam Masala

What to serve with the smashed potatoes

I love eating my smashed potatoes topped with some fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness. However, you can also serve with a variety of sauces for drizzling or dipping.

Preserved lemon vinaigrette would be delicious with these. I also love chipotle mayo and bang bang sauce.

These air fryer smashed potatoes pair perfectly with air fryer honey mustard salmon, air fryer bbq chicken thighs, air fryer chicken cutlet, baked panko parmesan cod, chili lime shrimp, or honey sriracha chicken.

Recipe notes

  • I boiled my potatoes first in a large pot with water, but you can also air fry them until fork tender if you prefer. Cook time may vary based on the size of your potatoes.
  • All air fryers cook differently. Adjust cooking times as needed.
  • If you're using both red and gold potatoes, like I did, note that they may not soften at the same time. I find that red potatoes take a a little longer to boil and get soft.

How to make air fryer smashed potatoes

Scrub your potatoes with a brush. Then add to a pot. Cover the potatoes with water.

(Note: You can also air fry the potatoes to soften them up.)

Potatoes in a pot with water.

Heat to boiling, then cook until fork-tender, about 25 minutes.

Cooked baby potatoes.

Remove potatoes from the water, then place on a cutting board or baking sheet.

Smash gently by pressing down on the potatoes. You can do this with a fork (for more texture) or the bottom of a drinking glass.

I personally like to smash with a drinking glass, then a little more with a fork to give the potatoes more texture.

Note: if you get a little overzealous and potato pieces start falling off, jut press them back into the potato.

Smashing potatoes with a fork.

Mix together olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl.

Brush the potatoes with the olive oil mixture, then flip and brush the other side with the mixture. (Note - if you run out of mixture, just brush more olive oil on your potatoes).

Brushing smashed potatoes with olive oil and paprika.

Add to the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to do multiple batches) and air fry for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Cooked smashed potatoes in an air fryer basket.

Serve as desired and enjoy!

Smashed potatoes on a white plate topped with chopped parsley.
Smashed potatoes on a white plate topped with chopped parsley.

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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Recipe by Aimee
These crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are delicious and make a tasty side dish. The potatoes get cooked and smashed, then crisped up perfectly in the air fryer.
5 from 41 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 208 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby potatoes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Scrub the potatoes, then add to a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water, add ½ teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, cook for 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  • Remove potatoes from water and place on a baking sheet or a large cutting board.
  • Smash the potatoes gently with a fork or the bottom of a drinking glass.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  • Brush the potatoes with the oil mixture, then flip the potatoes and brush the other side.
  • Add potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to do multiple batches, depending on your air fryer). Air fry for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  • Remove from air fryer and serve as desired.

Notes

  • I boiled my potatoes first in a large pot with water, but you can also air fry them until fork tender if you prefer. Cook time may vary based on the size of your potatoes.
  • All air fryers cook differently. Adjust cooking times as needed.
  • If you're using both red and gold potatoes, like I did, note that they may not soften at the same time. I find that red potatoes take a a little longer to boil and get soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 443mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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