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Garlicky Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes: Must-Try Recipe

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These crispy garlic parmesan air fryer smashed potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. This easy side dish is a must-try for fans of crispy garlic parmesan air fryer smashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes approx. 4 small potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter or margarine sub for cooking oil if preferred OR vegetable broth for oil free
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled + minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  1. Scrub your potatoes very well.
  2. Place potatoes in a pot filled with water covering one inch above the potatoes and add a teaspoon of salt.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork pierces the potatoes but they remain intact, approximately 18 minutes.
  4. While potatoes cook, melt the butter if using, then mix in minced garlic and seasoning and set aside.
  5. Drain potatoes and let cool for a few minutes.
  6. Carefully smash potatoes until flattened to approximately half an inch thick.
  7. Brush both sides of the potato with the seasoned butter mixture.
  8. Transfer to your basket with space between each potato.
  9. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until desired crispiness is reached.

Notes

  • Salt your cooking water OR use broth to boil your potatoes for enhanced flavour
  • Use small potatoes for best results
  • Large potatoes will take longer to cook, they won’t get as crispy, and they’re more difficult to handle once smashed
  • Position your potatoes in the basket with plenty of space in between each one, for proper airflow, and so you don’t need to flip them
  • Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes after boiling to make them easier to handle and smash without breaking them

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