Step 1

Start by boiling the potatoes. Place potatoes in a medium sized pot and add water until it comes to about an inch over the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender enough to pierce with a fork (15-20 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes).

Step 2

When the potatoes are done, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Step 3

Drain potatoes and allow them to dry and slightly cool. Then place in a large bowl and add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Mix or toss to ensure all potatoes are coated in the oil/seasoning mix.

Step 4

Place potatoes on a baking sheet to smash. Using the bottom of a cup, smash the potatoes down to about ¼” thickness.  If you have remaining olive oil in your bowl, you can brush this on the potatoes after they’ve been smashed.

Step 5

Using a spatula, transfer smashed potatoes to the air fryer basket. It is okay if they are touching, but don’t overlap potatoes. Return basket to air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes. I let potatoes cook without flipping, but you can flip halfway through if you'd like. Check your potatoes after about 10 minutes to make sure they don't overcook. You can continue cooking until desired crispiness is reached.

Step 6

Best served straight from the air fryer. Enjoy!