Here’s a flavorful and crispy recipe for Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes — crispy edges, tender inside, and packed with cheesy, garlicky goodness. Perfect as a side dish or snack!
🥔 Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
📝 Ingredients:
- 4 small to medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red work great)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: sprinkle of paprika or Italian seasoning
🔪 How to Slice Hasselback Potatoes:
- Place each potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons.
- Slice thinly across the potato (about 2–3 mm apart), stopping at the chopsticks so you don’t cut all the way through.
🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the potatoes:
- Rinse and pat dry the potatoes.
- Make the Hasselback slices as above.
- Gently fan open the slices to allow flavors in.
- Make the garlic oil:
- Mix olive oil or melted butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Brush and air fry (Part 1):
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Brush the garlic mixture all over and between the potato slices.
- Place potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes, depending on potato size.
- Add Parmesan (Part 2):
- Carefully open the air fryer and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over and into the slices.
- Air fry for an additional 5–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with parsley and extra cheese if desired.
- Serve hot with sour cream or ranch on the side!
🔧 Tips:
- For even cooking, try to use potatoes of similar size.
- You can microwave the potatoes for 4–5 minutes beforehand to reduce air fry time.
- Add bacon bits or mozzarella between the slices for extra flavor.
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