Description
These Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are a quick, crispy, and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Golden baby potatoes are coated in olive oil and savory Lipton onion soup mix, air fried to perfection, then smashed and cooked again for extra crispiness. Finished with garlic salt, seasoned pepper, and fresh chives, this recipe delivers a deliciously crunchy texture with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 small bag of golden baby potatoes (2 – 3 pound bag)
Seasonings
- Spray Olive Oil, as needed
- 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- Garlic salt, to taste
- Seasoned pepper, to taste
- Chives, chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Coat Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a large bowl and spray them generously with olive oil spray to ensure even coverage.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle the entire package of Lipton Onion Soup Mix over the potatoes. Use your hands to toss and coat each potato thoroughly with the seasoning.
- Add Additional Seasoning: Sprinkle garlic salt and seasoned pepper over the potatoes to taste, then mix well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Initial Air Fry: Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. This softens the potatoes while beginning the crisping process.
- Smash Potatoes: Carefully open the air fryer and, using a large metal spatula, press down each potato until it bursts open and flattens slightly to increase surface area for crispiness.
- Final Air Fry: Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes at 350°F to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Serve: Remove the smashed potatoes from the air fryer. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with freshly chopped chives for a flavorful, fresh finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a metal spatula to effectively smash the potatoes without damaging the air fryer basket.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the potatoes are arranged in a single layer in the air fryer for even cooking.
- This recipe works best with golden baby potatoes due to their size and texture.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
