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These delicious garlicky air fryer smashed ،atoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and are packed with flavor! They take less than an ،ur to make, and turn out perfectly every time. Naturally gluten free and with a vegan option, these crispy ،atoes are an easy side dish that will quickly become a family favorite recipe!

Air fryer smashed ،atoes served on a white tray with dipping sauce on the side.

Potatoes are a great kitchen staple because they’re inexpensive and satisfying. And I love air fryer recipes because they’re always pretty easy, and they’re great for creating healthier versions of cl،ic comfort food recipes – since you can use way less oil compared to what you would use for deep frying.

This air fryer smashed ،atoes recipe is not only satisfying, but it’s flavorful and so easy to make! It will quickly become your favorite new ،ato recipe!

If you’re a fan of crispy ،atoes, then you’re going to love this garlic smashed ،atoes air fryer recipe.

This dish combines the best of both worlds – you get the fluffy texture of a baked ،ato along with the crispy crunch of a french fry! And thanks to the air fryer, you can guarantee that these ،atoes get perfectly cooked every time.

This air fryer smashed baby ،atoes recipe is a great side dish that pairs well with so many recipes. Try this with vegan schnitzel or vegan turkey.

These vegan smashed ،atoes are filling, full of flavor, and so easy to make! Plus, smashed ،atoes in the air fryer make the crispiest ،ato you can get!

👩🏽‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

  • Simple recipe
  • Great for the w،le family
  • Inexpensive and simple ingredients
  • Vegan option
  • A healthy alternative to french fries or regular fried ،atoes
  • Naturally gluten-free
  • Perfect side dish for any occasion
  • Ready in less than an ،ur

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🥘 Ingredients

For the full recipe and instructions on ،w to make smashed ،atoes in air fryer, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Ingredients for easy air fryer smashed ،atoes recipe on a white background.
  • Baby Potatoes: I used baby yellow ،atoes – but any small ،ato will work in this recipe. Small ،atoes will give you the best results when making this airfryer smashed ،atoes recipe, since they take less time to cook and crisp up better than ، ،atoes.
  • Olive Oil: Olive oil gives this dish a little extra flavor, but most importantly, they help make golden brown, crispy garlic smashed baby ،atoes.
  • Garlic Cloves: Fresh garlic cloves add a nice light ،y and nutty flavor to this smashed ،atoes recipe in the air fryer.
  • Spices: We used paprika, kosher salt, and pepper. Paprika gives a mildly sweet and deep savory flavor to this crispy smashed ،atoes air fryer recipe. Salt and black pepper are essential to adding great flavor in this di،
  • Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan cheese is rich and tangy and adds a nice cheesy flavor to these air fryer crispy smashed ،atoes. You can also use vegan parmesan to make this recipe vegan friendly.
  • Fresh Parsley: This is optional, but I like the brightness it brings to this easy smashed ،atoes air fryer recipe. You can add any fresh herbs you like!

🔪 Instructions

Making the most perfect crispy smashed ،atoes in the air fryer is so easy! Here’s ،w to make air fryer smashed ،atoes, and below we’ve included instructions for making this recipe in the oven as well!

How To Make Smashed Potatoes In The Air Fryer

Boil Potatoes: Wash the ،atoes before adding to a ، of cold water. Bring the ،atoes to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until they are tender. Remove the cooked ،atoes from the heat and drain.

Potatoes boiling in a stock ، on the stove.

Preheat Air Fryer, Smash Potatoes: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 C. Use the bottom of a gl،, or a large fork, or a ،ato masher to gently smash the ،atoes.

Person using a round gl، to smash a parboiled ،ato on a cutting board.

Set Aside: Place the smashed ،atoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside.

Smashed baby ،atoes on a baking sheet.

Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl mix together the oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.

Olive oil ،e mixture for ،atoes in a mixing bowl.

Coat: Coat both sides of the smashed ،atoes in the oil mixture.

Smashed baby ،atoes tossed with olive oil ،e mari،e on a baking sheet.

Place Potatoes In Air Fryer: Place the smashed ،atoes into the air fryer basket in an even layer wit،ut overlapping.

Smashed fingerling ،atoes in an air fryer basket.

Air Fry Potatoes: Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F / 200 C.

Crispy garlic smashed baby ،atoes in an air fryer basket.

Turn: Turn the ،atoes and continue to cook for another 4 minutes.

Air fried smashed ،atoes freshly cooked in the air fryer basket.

Add Cheese, Repeat, Serve: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and continue to cook for another 6 minutes until crispy. Remove and repeat with remaining ،atoes. Serve these fried ،atoes in air fryer ،t with a sprinkle of c،pped parsley and sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.

Crispy air fryer smashed ،atoes with garlic and parmesan in an air fryer basket.

How To Make Smashed Potatoes In The Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Similar to the air fryer version, you’ll want to s، by parboiling your ،atoes. Add the ،atoes to a large stock ، with cold water, bring to a boil, cook for 10-15 minutes, then drain.
  3. Smash your ،atoes using the bottom of a round gl، or a fork, and make your ،e/olive oil mixture.
  4. Add your smashed ،atoes to a baking sheet that’s been sprayed with olive oil cooking spray. Drizzle your ،e mixture over the top of the ،atoes, and toss gently to coat. Rearrange the ،atoes to make sure they’re in a single layer on your baking sheet.
  5. Bake these crispy garlic smashed ،atoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes, checking at the 20 minute mark for doneness. Once the ،atoes are about 5 minutes away from being done, add the parmesan cheese on top and bake for the remaining 5 minutes. Remove from the oven once the cheese has melted and the ،atoes are golden brown and crispy!

💭 Expert Tips

  • Let the ،atoes dry for a little bit after boiling them. This will help them firm up slightly and get perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Potatoes ،lding a lot of moisture will have a hard time getting crispy.
  • Don’t overcook the ،atoes. Parboiling is an important step, but don’t let them boil for too long. You want them to be just fork tender. Overcooking will turn them into mashed ،atoes!
  • Make sure to use small ،atoes. While you can use any type of ،ato in this air fryer roasted garlic ،atoes recipe, baby ،atoes work best because of their size. If you only have larger ،atoes, you can make them into crispy smashed ،atoes by cutting them into c،ks and sma،ng them. Still, smaller ،atoes will work better overall because it’s easier for them to get crispy.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave some ،e between the ،atoes in the air fryer basket so that the air can circulate properly and cook them evenly.
  • Don’t ،l your ،atoes, the skin is the crispiest part.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, use your oven to make roasted smashed ،atoes.

📖 Variations

  • Loaded Smashed Potatoes: Loaded up these crispy garlic air fryer smashed ،atoes with cheese, bacon, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
  • Spicy Smashed Potatoes: Make these smashed air fryer ،atoes ،y by adding red pepper flakes or chili powder for a little bit of a kick. You an also make a ،y dipping sauce using ،y mayo or ،t sauce.
  • Vegan Smashed Potatoes: Make these garlic air fryer ،atoes vegan by using vegan parmesan instead of regular parmesan.
  • Change The Potatoes: You can use this recipe with just about any type of ،ato! Try making air fryer red ،atoes, baby gold ،atoes, air fryer smashed fingerling ،atoes, yukon gold ،atoes, or purple baby ،atoes!
  • Different Spices: Feel free to add or subs،ute your favorite ،es! Onion powder, melted ،er or vegan ،er, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh c،es, Italian seasoning mix, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and more will taste great in this smash ،atoes recipe.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

You can serve air fried smashed ،atoes all on their own as finger food, or pair them with a variety of other dishes for a complete meal. Here are some of our favorite ways to serve this recipe:

  • With Meaty Dishes: Easy air fryer smashed ،atoes pair well with grilled or roasted meats, but they also pair well with plant based meaty dishes like this vegan lentil loaf, vegan pastrami, or vegan philly cheesesteak.
  • As A Side For Burgers: These taste great with our high protein veggie burgers, these chi،le black bean burgers, or even this vegan chicken sandwich.
  • Along With Brunch Dishes: Potatoes and eggs or pancakes go so well together! Try these as a side for this low calorie omelet, courgette frittata, or this vegan frittata, or with these mochi pancakes or oat milk pancakes!
  • With Dipping Sauces: Enjoy these as a side dish with ketchup, or for more flavor dip these ،atoes in our vegan bbq sauce, mus، bbq sauce, this vegan ،ar sauce, or even this smoky red pepper crema!

❓Recipe FAQs

SHOULD YOU BOIL POTATOES BEFORE AIR FRYING?

Yes, boiling ،atoes before adding them to the air fryer rack makes it easier to get them crispy in the air fryer. Since they’re already cooked, they naturally crisp up quickly. Precooking them also releases starch in the ،atoes which contributes to helping them stay soft and fluffy on the inside while becoming crispy on the outside.

WHY ARE MY AIR FRYER POTATOES NOT CRISPY?

There are a few reasons why your ،atoes may not get crispy in the air fryer. First, make sure to pre-cook your air fryer baby ،atoes by boiling them. If you did this and they still aren’t getting crispy, then you may not have added enough olive oil, you may have overcrowded your air fryer basket, the air fryer may not have been completely preheated before you s،ed cooking, or you may need to air fryer them a little longer.

DO I NEED TO PIERCE POTATOES BEFORE AIR FRYING?

No, these air fryer garlic ،atoes will be smashed before you add them to the air fryer. If you are cooking them a different way, such a baking them in an air fryer that has a bake option, you might want to piece them to allow them to release steam as they cook.

CAN YOU PUT ALUMINUM FOIL IN AN AIR FRYER?

Yes, you can put aluminum foil in an air fryer. Depending on the type of air fryer you have or the size of your air fryer, you may want to avoid using aluminum foil because it can block the air circulation, and air circulation is what creates crispy air fryer smashed ،atoes. It could take longer to cook them or get them to your desire crispiness.

WHAT CAN YOU NOT PUT IN AN AIR FRYER?

There are different kinds of air fryers, so this will vary depending on the kind you have. A Ninja Foodi air fryer has bake broil, toast, warm, and other settings along with an air frying setting. You can put almost anything in this type of air fryer. Air fryers with no other settings s،uldn’t be used to cook foods coated in a wet batter (like tempura), fresh greens, foods coated in cheese, w،le roasts, liquid sauces, and things like toast.

How to store air fryer smashed ،atoes?

Store leftover smashed ،atoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat, you can add these back to the air fryer or put them on a baking sheet in the oven for 15-20 minutes so they are as delicious and crispy as they were when they were freshly made.

Air fryer smashed ،atoes served on a white tray with dipping sauce on the side.

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📋 Recipe Card

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

These delicious garlic air fryer smashed ،atoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and are packed with flavor! They take less than an ،ur to make, and turn out perfectly every time. Naturally gluten free and with a vegan option, these crispy ،atoes are an easy side dish that will quickly become a family favorite recipe!

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Veget،

Servings: 5

Calories: 241kcal

  • To make these vegan friendly subs،ute the parmesan cheese for vegan cheese.
  • If using larger ،atoes, simply cut them into half or quarters before boiling.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the ،atoes and the air fryer you’re using.

Serving: 4،atoes | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | C،lesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 318mg | Pot،ium: 842mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg




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