Crispy Air Fryer Hassleback Potatoes with Garlic Butter

5 from 4 votes

Crispy Air Fryer Hassleback Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Try making a crispy air fryer hassleback potatoes for dinner! The air fryer is perfect for hasslebacks. The circulating air gives them a crisper exterior and softer interior than baking!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Sweedish

Diet:

Servings: potatoes

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Ruth Grindeland

Equipment

1 air fryer
1 Sharp knife
2 chopsticks, wooden spoons or dinner knives

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter/vegan butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

Prep - Select uniform-sized potatoes. Scrub, wash and dry the potatoes. Leave the peel on the potatoes. Preheat an air fryer to 350F.
Cut - Place wooden spoons, chopsticks, or dinner knives on each potato side to prevent them from cutting through it. Use your knife and make 1/4-inch slices, leaving the bottom of the potato intact.
Melt the Butter - Melt the butter in the microwave. I recommend lowering the power to 5 and melting in 10 - 20-second bursts.
Prepare the Butter - Combine the butter, olive oil, and garlic. Set one half aside. Brush the butter mixture onto the potato slices using a pastry brush. I like to let the butter drip down between the slices.
Air Fry - Place hassleback potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the basket from the air fryer and brush the potatoes with the other half of the butter mixture. Use a fork or knife to get the butter deeper into the wedges. Air fry for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Remove the potatoes from the basket.
Cool and Garnish - Let the potatoes slightly cool, and add your favorite garnishes before serving.

Notes

Tips for Cutting Perfect Slices

1. Place a barrier on each side of the potato to prevent you from cutting it through. Popular barriers include wooden spoons, chopsticks, or knives. If you are sensitive to sounds, I recommend using wooden spoons or chopsticks.

1. Make straight cuts with the knife instead of angle cuts. This will keep the potato connected. If you make an angle cut through a slice, stick it back in the potato. I won't tell!

1. Make consistent-sized slices to ensure even cooking.

Make Ahead and Storing Instructions

Make ahead: I recommend prepping the potatoes and keeping them in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you are ready to air fry them. They taste best fresh.

Storing: Hassleback potatoes will become less crispy once stored. The potato will still be good when stored up to three days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.

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