Step 1

Slice the Potatoes thinly, crosswise, leaving a half inch base at the bottom. Use a

Step 2

Hasselback potato slicer, or place a wooden spoon or chopstick on either side of the

Step 3

potato, and slice down to that stop point. Place the sliced potatoes in an ice water bath for

Step 4

30 minutes to remove starch, then dry them.

Step 5

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Step 6

Brush a small amount of melted butter on the tops (sliced part) of the potatoes, and

Step 7

sprinkle Salt and Pepper on the tops.

Step 8

In a small bowl combine the melted Butter, Oil, Italian Seasoning, and Garlic Powder.

Step 9

Place the Potatoes in the bottom of your air fryer basket. Generously brush the butter

Step 10

mixture on the tops of the potatoes, saving approx. half of the mixture for a second

Step 11

application.

Step 12

Close the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, then open and apply the remaining butter

Step 13

mixture. Close and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, until tender and golden brown.

Step 14

Top with Bacon, Cheese, Paprika, Green Onion, and Sour Cream if desired.