Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Crispy on the outside, soft inside, these Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes are packed with flavor and make the perfect side dish or snack.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Saucepan
- Baking sheet (for smashing)
- Potato masher or flat-bottom glass
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika optional
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Wash and boil baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
- Drain and let them cool slightly.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash with a masher or glass.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brush or drizzle the mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the potatoes in the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 4 servings):
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Sugar: 1g