Smashed Potatoes - Cook the Potatoes by Microwaving/Air Frying or Boiling them, Smash them & Bake or Air fry to get Crispy Rosemary Potatoes
Prep Time 2 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Air Fryer Time 12 minutesminutes
Total Time 29 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 176kcal
Author Chhavi
Ingredients
1PoundNew PotatoesSmall Potatoes; 500 gms
2TablespoonButterVegan Option- Margarine or Olive Oil
1TablespoonOlive Oil
1TablespoonGarlic Powder
2SprigsFresh RosemaryOr use 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1TablespoonChilli
½teaspoonSaltas per taste
Instructions
Prep- wash and scrub the potatoes well.
In a bowl, add the butter, oil, garlic powder, rosemary, chili, and 1 teaspoon salt. Microwave it for 1 minute.
Cooking the Potatoes - Choose your Cooking option
Boil - Boil the potatoes in 4-6 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 20-25 minutes. Drain when a knife can slide through them easily.
Air fry- Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket and air fry at 365 F or 180 C for 20-25 minutes. If the knife can slide through them easily, they are ready for the next step. (You can use the same method and bake them in the oven too)
Microwave - Microwave the potatoes in a covered bowl for 5-6 minutes till a knife can slide through them easily.
Smashing the Potatoes
Once the potatoes are cooked and tender, place them in a tray.
Using a glass(as in the video) or a potato masher, press the potato down smashing them.
They should be about 5 cm thick. Do not make them too thin. They will lose the fluffiness inside.
Brush them with the butter mixture.
Air fry
If you choose air fry option, proceed with these directions
Place them in the air fryer basket. Be gentle.
Air fry for 10-12 minutes* till the skin has crisped up and browned.
Or Bake
If you choose the baking option, proceed with these directions
Preheat the oven at 365 F or 180 C.
Bake the potatoes in the oven for 15-20 minutes till the potato skins are crisp and browned.
Video
Notes
Potatoes - You can use any small or new potatoes here. Do make sure they are at least 1 inch in diameter. Red, Fingerling, and Yukon gold potatoes work well in this recipe.
To make this dish vegan & plant based - Use margarine or olive oil instead of butter.
Baking & Air Frying TimeThis will depend on how brown you want your potatoes.If you air fry the potatoes in a single layer, they will take only 8-10 minutes.