The Crispiest Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

This fantastic creation combines the comfort of potatoes with the guilt-free crunch of an air fryer, delivering a culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

As a weight watcher, I understand the importance of savoring delicious meals without sacrificing your wellness goals. With these Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes, you can indulge in an incredibly satisfying treat while keeping a watchful eye on your nutrition.

These little gems boast a crispy, golden-brown exterior, perfectly contrasted by a soft, creamy interior. Each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!

Join me on this culinary journey as we unlock the secrets to achieving that ideal balance between taste and nutrition. As we delve into the recipe, I'll also share some handy tips and tricks that will elevate your cooking prowess to new heights.

So, whether you're looking to impress guests at your next gathering or simply treating yourself to a scrumptious guilt-free snack, these Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are the answer to your culinary dreams.

Let's dive in and uncover the magic behind this delectable creation - your taste buds will thank you!

Make sure try some of my other popular healthy Weight Watcher recipes. Low Calorie Wendy's Frosty, 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Muffins , Mini DASH Chaffles, Air Fryer Beignets and The WW Zero Point Apple Crisp Chips.

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Weight Watcher Friendly - This air fryer smashed potato recipe is only 3 points for 5 smashed potatoes.

Easy to Make - These smashed mini potatoes in the air fryer require only a handful of ingredients and an air fryer.

Kid Friendly - Mini size and fun shapes: Kids are often attracted to smaller, bite-sized foods that they can easily pick up and eat with their hands. Making mini smashed potatoes allows for playful shapes and sizes, making it visually appealing and exciting for them to eat.

This recipe involves smashing the potatoes, which is a perfect activity for kids. Let them use their hands or a potato masher (with your supervision) to flatten the potatoes before air frying. This hands-on approach will keep them engaged and interested throughout the cooking process.

Budget Friendly - Costs less than $20.00 to make this quick and easy smashed potato recipe.

Potatoes - For this recipe I used mini baby gold potatoes. You can use mini red potatoes or even do smashed fingerling potatoes in the air fryer.

Olive Oil - I used Trader Joe's Extra Virgin Olive Oil for these smashed potatoes. Using different flavored olive oils is also a great way to add extra flavor to your mini smashed potatoes.

Herbs - You can flavor your baby smashed potatoes with your favorite seasonal herbs. I grabbed some baby tomatoes, rosemary, parsley and chives from my garden an added them to my pan along with crushed garlic.

Sea Salt - FLEUR DE SEL is one of my favorite sea salts as well as Celtic Sea Salt.

1: Place your potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes at 390 degrees. Spray them with a spritz of olive oil before cooking.

2: Remove potatoes from air fryer and flatten them with a the bottom of a mason jar or you can use a fork or even the bottom of a glass.

3: Now let's prep our sheet pan - drizzle some olive oil on a small sheet pan, add some crushed garlic, cherry tomatoes and herbs like parsley and rosemary and spread it all around with a brush.

4: Now place your smashed potatoes on your sheet pan and place them back in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes until crispy. If you don't have an air fryer that fits a small sheet pan you can bake in the oven.

5: Remove from air fryer - ready to serve - enjoy!!

Cooking potatoes in an air fryer can be a healthier option compared to traditional deep-frying, as it uses significantly less oil. Air fryers work by circulating hot air around the food, creating a crispy texture similar to deep-frying but with much less oil. Using less oil can reduce the overall calorie content and the amount of unhealthy fats in your potato dishes.

You can use aluminum foil in your air fryer, but it's essential to use it correctly. Make sure the aluminum foil is not in direct contact with the heating element or the walls of the air fryer. Keep a gap between the foil and the cooking basket, so there's proper air circulation.

Yes you can use an oven safe glass dish. Ensure that the glass dish you plan to use is heat-resistant and labeled as safe for oven use. Not all glass dishes can withstand the high temperatures generated by an air fryer, which can typically reach up to 400°F (200°C) or higher.

• Pre-cook the baby potatoes: Air fry the baby potatoes at 390 degrees F for 15 minutes or boil the baby potatoes until they are fork-tender. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
• Smashing the potatoes: Gently flatten the boiled baby potatoes using the bottom of a glass or a fork.
• Seasoning: Sprinkle the smashed potatoes with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other herbs or spices you prefer.
• Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned smashed potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
• Lightly spray with oil: If the potatoes are not browning evenly, lightly spray them with olive oil and continue air frying for a couple of minutes.
• Cooking in batches: If your air fryer is not large enough to fit all the potatoes at once, cook them in batches to ensure even cooking.
• Serving: Once all the batches are done, transfer the crispy smashed baby potatoes to a plate and serve them hot. You can garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This easy smashed mini potatoes recipe is only 3 Points on my app for 5 jumbo smashed potatoes.

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