3-Ingredient Air-Fried Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound red potatoes, washed and halved or quartered into similar sizes
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Fill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the potatoes. Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes. Set aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat an air fryer to 400 F.
  5. In a bowl, add the melted butter, olive oil, and garlic. Mix to combine and set aside.
  6. Place the cooled potatoes on a flat surface.
  7. Using the base of a cup, carefully smash the potatoes to flatten them.
  8. Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the smashed potatoes, making sure the garlic paste gets into the crevices of the smashed potatoes.
  9. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  10. Carefully transfer the smashed potatoes to the air fryer.
  11. Air fry the potatoes for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden and crispy around the edges.
  12. Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and enjoy while hot.