What matters
Undercooked potatoes break more easily when pressed. Boil until fully tender, then let them steam-dry.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer smashed potatoes
Air fryer smashed potatoes: boil small potatoes until tender, flatten and roast with paprika. Includes tips for keeping the pieces intact.
Total time
1 hr 1 min
Calories
229 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Boil first, then flatten gently
Small potatoes about 4 cm across flatten well after boiling. Their skins hold the centres together. The quantity needs a wide basket; if space is limited, cook separate batches and allow extra time.
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Recipe
Air fryer smashed potatoes
Air fryer smashed potatoes: boil small potatoes until tender, flatten and roast with paprika. Includes tips for keeping the pieces intact.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Wash the potatoes and bring to the boil in the water. Simmer for about 18 minutes until easily pierced with a knife. Discard the cooking water.
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2
Mix and season
Let steam-dry for about 5 minutes. Press gently with a glass base to about 1.5 cm thick. Mix oil, paprika, garlic and salt and coat both sides.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 190 °C. Roast in a single layer for about 20 minutes at 190 °C. Turn gently with a wide spatula after 12 minutes. Do not stack.
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4
Check and serve
The edges should be golden and the centres tender. Avoid very dark garlic spots and serve immediately as a side.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer smashed potatoes
Serving guidance
The cooking water is discarded. Dips and extra sides are not included in the nutrition estimate.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace paprika with finely chopped rosemary, using a small amount to taste.
Add a little lemon zest after cooking. Extra ingredients change the basic calculation.
Nutrition per serving
229kcal
37.1 gCarbohydrates
4.3 gProtein
6.3 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 smashed potatoes
No. For this method, boil the potatoes until tender first.
About 1.5 cm. Paper-thin areas quickly become dry and brittle.
Excess moisture or a crowded basket encourages steaming. Let them dry and leave space.
No. They are boiled whole potatoes, flattened and roasted with tender centres.
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