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Air Fryer Masala Smashed Potatoes

A perfect snack or appetizer, these Air Fryer Indian spiced smashed potatoes are easy to make and delicious. 
Serve them with some chutney or turn them into a chaat; these are addictive for sure! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Smruti

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup water in the instant pot. Place a steamer rack on a raised rack and arrange the potatoes on it.
    18 oz Yellow Baby potatoes 
  • Close the lid and set mode to 'Pressure cook' and time to 5 minutes. Once cooked, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and open the lid on releasing the remaining pressure.
  • Meanwhile; add oil, jalapeño, garlic and ginger in a bowl. 
    3 cloves Garlic, 1 green chili/ jalapeño, 3 tablespoon Oil, 1 inch ginger
  • Next add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, garam masala; and mix everything well. Set aside.
    ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder, ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder, ¾ teaspoon Garam Masala, 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Drain and remove the potatoes on a plate.
  • Lightly mash them using a potato smasher or a glass.
  • Mash all of them till thin. Ensure they do not break away when pressing.
  • Drizzle the flavored oil on the potatoes.
  • Place the potatoes in a single layer (I placed half of them) in an air fryer heated to 400 F.
  • Air fry for 10 minutes. If you like them super crispy, air fry for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes and serve topped with some chaat masala and sliced onions.

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Notes

  • Clean the potatoes thoroughly as we consume the skins too. They should be free from any dust and sand. If you do not prefer to eat the skins, simply peel them before using. They work both ways.
  • While baby potatoes are great for the recipe, large potatoes work as well. Simply halve or quarter them based on size.
  • Whether using whole or chopped potatoes, try and use them all of the same size. That way they cook at the same time and evenly.
  • The aromatic include some jalapeño. However, skip or reduce the amount for a milder version of the recipe.
  • The thinner the potatoes are smashed, the crispier they get. But make sure they do not break apart while smashing.
  • Air Fry the potatoes in batches, making sure they do not overlap or touch each other. 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg