Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback potatoes on grey plate dolloped with sour cream.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer potatoes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: people

Calories: 166kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

These easy air fryer Hasselback potatoes are drenched in garlic herb butter, giving you an almost addictive crispy-on-the-outside, pillowy-on-inside snack or side dish in no time.

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Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

5 small potatoes
½ cup butter melted
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic grated or minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley minced, for serving, optional

Instructions

Wash and scrub the potatoes. Slice the potatoes thinly leaving a half an inch base at the bottom.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and brush some of the garlic herb butter on top. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper.
Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Brush with the butter mixture again, and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes longer, until tender.

Notes

Storing

If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. They’re best reheated in the air fryer at 350ºF to retain their crispy edges.

Tips and tricks

Leave the potato peel on! Just remember to wash and scrub the potatoes really well before you start cooking.
Spray the potatoes with cooking spray to make the potato skins extra crispy.
If your potatoes are rolling around in the air fryer basket, slice off a small piece from the bottom to create a flat surface.
Leave space in between each potato in the air fryer. This helps the heat circulate evenly, yielding crispy and golden potatoes. Work in batches if the basket is too small.

Variations

Use fresh herbs – Swap the dry Italian seasonings for a blend of fresh chopped parsley, basil, thyme, chives, and/or dill.
Cheesy potatoes – After brushing the second layer of herb butter on top, sprinkle the potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese or grated parmesan.
Add bacon – Sprinkle pieces of diced crispy bacon or prosciutto on top for an irresistible salty crunch!
Dairy free – Use olive oil instead of melted butter.
Add toppings – Once they’re done cooking, garnish the air fryer potatoes with a scoop of sour cream or chipotle crema, cowboy butter, pickled red onions, fresh herbs, or cheese sauce. Or, get extra fancy and swap the sour cream for some creme fraiche and add a dollop of caviar! Perfect for New Years!

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