What matters
A deep dish greatly increases cooking time. Browned cheese does not prove that the lower potato layers are tender.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer potato gratin
Make air fryer potato gratin with thin slices, milk, cream and cheese. A shallow dish and a knife test help ensure tender layers.
Total time
55 min
Calories
494 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Thin slices, shallow layers
The raw potatoes cook in the milk and cream mixture. Use a dish about 18 × 14 cm and keep the layer no deeper than 4 cm. This makes two side portions, not a complete main meal.
Air Fryer Recipes
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Recipe
Air fryer potato gratin
Make air fryer potato gratin with thin slices, milk, cream and cheese. A shallow dish and a knife test help ensure tender layers.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Butter the dish. Cut the potatoes into 2 mm slices and do not rinse afterwards; their starch helps thicken the liquid.
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2
Mix and season
Mix milk, cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Arrange the potatoes loosely in layers and pour the mixture evenly over them. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 160 °C. Cook at 160 °C for about 30 minutes. Pierce to the bottom with a knife; the slices should be almost tender. If still firm, cook longer before adding cheese.
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4
Check and serve
Grate and scatter over the cheese, then brown for about 7 minutes at 180 °C. Serve only when the potatoes are fully tender and the sauce is hot and creamy.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer potato gratin
Serving guidance
The quantities make two side portions. Salad or another main component is not included.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace Gouda with the same weight of Emmental; salt and nutrition may differ.
Mix a small pinch of nutmeg into the milk. It is not included in the basic calculation.
Nutrition per serving
494kcal
49.3 gCarbohydrates
14.3 gProtein
25.6 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer potato gratin
No. Thin raw slices cook in the liquid; checking tenderness is essential.
The slices may be too thick or the dish too deep. Cook longer without adding more browning to the cheese.
Not without adjusting the recipe. Less fat changes texture and richness; this version deliberately includes cream.
Not in this recipe. Do not use loose foil; reduce the temperature if it browns too soon.
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