Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb baby gold potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter

  melted, or olive oil
• 3-4 garlic cloves

  minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika

  optional
• 1 tablespoon parsley

  finely chopped

Instructions

• 1 Add the potatoes to a large pot or 5-quart dutch oven and cover with cold,
  salted water. Boil potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until fork tender.
  Alternatively, you can air fry, microwave or bake them (instructions below).
• 2 Drain the cooked potatoes into a colander and let them sit for 5 minutes, or
  until they can be handled safely.
• 3 Make the seasoned butter mixture by whisking together melted butter, minced
  garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. 
• 4 Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer to 400°F and coat with non-stick or olive oil
  spray.
• 5 Transfer the potatoes to a large sheet pan and use the bottom of a cup or
  serving fork to gently “smash” them. You want to make sure the skin loosens and
  breaks, and the smashed potato is ½ an inch thick. The thinner the potatoes, the
  crispier they will be.
• 6 Brush or drizzle both sides of each smashed potato with the seasoned butter
  mixture.
• 7 Transfer the butter coated smashed potatoes to either your air fryer basket or
  tray, being sure to leave a bit of space in between each potato. Air fry for 15
  to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are super crispy and golden. Do not flip them
  while cooking!
• 8 Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and flaky sea salt, if desired. Feel
  free to pair with a dipping sauce like ketchup or garlic aioli, enjoy! 

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