Description
Crispy and flavorful Hasselback potatoes made effortlessly in the air fryer. Thinly sliced russet potatoes are brushed with a savory blend of melted butter, garlic, smoked paprika, and herbs, then air fried to perfection for a deliciously tender inside and crispy outside. Perfect as a side dish or snack, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4–5 small russet potatoes
Seasoning and Butter Mixture
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C) to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry.
- Make Hasselback Slices: Using a very sharp knife, make thin slices along each potato, being careful to leave about half an inch uncut at the bottom so the potato holds together.
- Season the Potatoes: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly all over the sliced potatoes to season them before adding the butter mixture.
- Mix the Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with minced garlic, smoked paprika, fresh parsley, dried Italian herbs, and dried parsley. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
- Apply the Butter Mixture: Arrange the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Generously brush the tops and inside the slices with the prepared butter mixture.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Air fry the potatoes at 360°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and the tops are crisp and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the air fryer, garnish with additional freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot as a delicious side dish or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the knife is very sharp to create thin slices without breaking the potatoes apart.
- If potatoes vary in size, adjust cooking time accordingly to ensure even doneness.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes before air frying.
- Be careful not to overfill the air fryer basket to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hasselback potatoes, air fryer potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy side dish, air fryer recipe, russet potatoes, garlic potatoes
