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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
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Veggies·Updated Jul 5, 2025

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

25 min
Time
400°F
Temp
200 cal
Cal
4
Serves

Crispy Smashed Potatoes is made with baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, butter; air fry at 400°F for 25 minutes to serve 4. 200 calories per serving.

CD
Chris DeWeese·Editor
Updated Jul 5, 2025

Ingredients

Potatoes
1.5 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Finish
2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil for vegan)
Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or chives)
Grated Parmesan (optional)
Sour cream for dipping

Equipment

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Steps

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Place on a cutting board and smash each potato flat with the bottom of a glass or mug — about 1/2 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Brush both sides with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  4. 4

    Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping once, until edges are deeply golden and crispy.

  5. 5

    Top with melted butter, fresh herbs, and Parmesan. Serve with sour cream.

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Tip: The flatter you smash them, the crispier they get. Don't worry if they break apart a bit — the ragged edges are the best part. Make sure they're fully dry before oiling.

Why Air Fry This?

  • ⏱️Ready in 25 minutes vs ~40 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
  • 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 200 calories per serving.
  • ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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