Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Step 1

Wash the potatoes and dry them well. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F

Step 2

Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket. Spray the potatoes with more olive oil and season lightly with salt pepper.

Step 3

Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes or until they are fork tender.

Step 4

Remove the potatoes from the air fryer. Place them on a plate or counter and press them with a spatula or rolling pin just until they burst open.

Step 5

Place the potatoes back in the air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd them. It may be necessary to do two batches.

Step 6

Stir together the melted butter and garlic, in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, coat the potatoes with the garlic butter.  Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes at 400°F. Remove them once they are crispy and golden brown.

Step 7

Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve.