Air fryer smashed potatoes are crispy, crunchy, and so fun to make. I love them flavored like salt and vinegar chips, but you can also season them to your preference.
Servings 4
Author Becky Striepe
Ingredients
1poundnew potatoes
1cupwhite vinegardivided
1 ½teaspoonssaltdivided
2tablespoons olive oilsee note for spray oil instructions
Add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ¾ cup of the vinegar to a saucepan, and add enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender, then drain them.
Toss the potatoes with the remaining salt, vinegar, and the olive oil, then smash each one. I like to do this on a lined baking sheet (less cleanup!) using the bottom of a pint glass.
Drizzle any liquid left in the mixing bowl over the potatoes, then transfer the smashed potatoes to your air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400° F for 15 minutes, then flip the potatoes over and air fry for 15 to 20 more minutes. Your potatoes are ready when they're crispy and golden brown. Depending on your air fryer, you may need to cook for more or less time, so do check in on them once or twice during that second round of cooking!
Serve immediately sprinkled with the sea salt.
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Notes
Adapted from Vegan Comfort Cooking by Melanie McDonald.If you'd rather use spray oil, just toss the boiled, drained potatoes with the salt and vinegar (if using). Transfer to the baking sheet, smash, then spray with oil and sprinkle on any remaining salt and vinegar from the bowl. Place the potatoes into the air fryer basket, and proceed with the recipe as written.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the toaster oven or the air fryer. You can microwave the leftovers, but they won't be as crispy.