Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with Cheese
Upgrade your baby potatoes with heavenly air fryer smashed potatoes topped with gooey cheese. It's a mouthwatering side dish for any occasion.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted or softend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary as garnish
Instructions
- Scrub baby potatoes using a potato brush.
- In a shallow stockpot, add potatoes. Pour ice-cold water and sprinkle some salt. Bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until fork tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
- Drain boiled potatoes. Pat dry. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, dried rosemary, and olive oil.
- In a separate container, combine garlic powder and smoked sweet paprika.
- Line the entire baking tray with parchment paper. Place boiled potatoes with about 2 to 3 inches of space from each piece.
- Smash each baby potato.
- Gently transfer smashed potatoes onto the Air Fryer tray. Brush both sides with the butter mixture. Season top side with salt, black pepper, and the garlic mixture. Use two Air Fryer trays.
- Slowly insert Air Fryer trays into the pre-heated Air Fryer Oven at 370F (188C). Set at 15 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove the first Air Fryer tray. See tips or notes when closing the door.
- Turn each baby potato and lightly brush with the butter mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and the remaining garlic mixture. Return to the cooking chamber. Do this to the second tray.
- Once the potatoes are crisp tender, remove the first tray. Sprinkle each baby potato with Parmesan cheese on top. Return to the cooking chamber for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese has melted. Do the same for the second tray.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary leaves before serving.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe uses an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
First Air Fryer tray is inserted into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch. The second tray is inserted at the lower part, near the drip pan.
TIPS:
Boiling baby potatoes. Avoid overcooking potatoes so they do not crumble when you smash them.
Boiling time of baby potatoes will depend on their size. It’s best to use potatoes with the same sizes.
Don’t press baby potatoes too hard. Avoid crumbling into pieces as you transfer to the Air Fryer tray.
If you will not close the door while turning the otatoes from each tray the Air Fryer temperate might change. It’s best to close the door and manually adjust the timer as needed.
Once the first tray is done, remove from the cooking chamber and transfer the second tray onto the middle cooking chamber.
Once the potatoes at the second tray are crisp tender, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to the cooking chamber and wait for the cheese to melt.
Use flat kitchen tongs when turning the smashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg
Equipment
Measurement Spoons
Measurement Cups
Grater
Potato Brush
Potato Masher
Baking Brush
Flat Kitchen Tongs
Baking tray
Shallow Stock Pot
Stovetop
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven