Looking for a fun and delicious twist on the classic potato? These crispy Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes are the perfect side dish or snack! With their golden, crunchy edges and tender centers, they’re as eye-catching as they are tasty.
How to make crispy air-fried potatoes
Ingredients you will need:
- 2 lbs Golden Potatoes
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Step-by-step process
1. Peel the potatoes and rinse them under cold water. Then dab them dry using kitchen towels.
2. Slice the potatoes in about a quarter, to a half inch.
3. Place the potato slices on your cutting board and thinly slice them on one side. Make sure to place chopsticks on each side, so you don’t fully cut the potatoes through.
4. Then flip the potato slices over and cut the other side diagonally.
5. Cover the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt.
6. Put them in the air fryer for 30-35 minutes on 350 degrees, or until golden brown. Make sure to flip them over halfway.
Serve while hot and enjoy!
Helpful Recipe Tips
1. Choose the Right Potatoes:
Golden potatoes (like Yukon Gold) work well because they’re creamy and hold their shape, but avoid overly starchy varieties like Russets, which can fall apart more easily when cut accordion-style.
2. Master the Cutting Technique:
To get that accordion look, use two chopsticks or skewers on either side of the potato slice to stop your knife from cutting all the way through. Flip the potato and cut diagonally on the other side. It may take a little practice—go slow and use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
3. Don’t Skip Drying the Potatoes:
After rinsing, drying the potatoes thoroughly helps them crisp up better in the air fryer. Excess moisture can cause soggy results.
4. Spice It Up:
While salt is great, try adding garlic powder, smoked paprika, or dried herbs like thyme or rosemary to the olive oil before brushing it on the potatoes for extra flavor.
5. Check for Doneness:
Cooking times can vary by air fryer model and potato thickness. Start checking for doneness around the 25-minute mark. The potatoes should be golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender in the middle.
Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes
Accordion Potatoes are a fun and crispy twist on the classic spud! Thinly sliced in a unique pattern, and then air-fried to golden perfection, these potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a crowd-pleasing snack, they’re simple to make and even better with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Golden potatoes
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and rinse them under cold water. Then dab them dry using kitchen towels.
- Slice the potatoes in about a quarter, to a half inch.
- Place the potato slices on your cutting board and thinly slice them on one side. Make sure to place chopsticks on each side, so you don’t fully cut the potatoes through.
- Then flip the potato slices over and cut the other side diagonally.
- Cover the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt.
- Put them in the air fryer for 30-35 minutes on 350 degrees, or until golden brown. Make sure to flip them over halfway.
- Serve while hot.