Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Experience the joy of savouring the rich taste and delightful crunch of Crispy Smashed Potatoes.

Ingredients:

  • 500g baby potatoes, washed, dried, and skin-on
  • Salt
  • Vegetable or olive oil
  • Garlic Powder
  • Paprika Powder
  • Hot Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 cup thick curd / plain yogurt
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • Pinch of cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp freshly grated garlic
  • 2 tbsp tahini paste
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Chopped mint (optional, for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Press the 'Air Fry' option on your air fryer and set the temperature to 200°C, preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes.
  2. Toss the baby potatoes with salt and some oil to coat them evenly.
  3. Place the coated potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Air fry at 200°C for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the partially cooked potatoes from the air fryer.
  6. Gently flatten each potato with a fork or a potato masher to smash them flat.
  7. Spray a little more oil on the smashed potatoes.
  8. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika powder, and hot chili powder on top of the smashed potatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
  9. Return the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket.
  10. Air fry the seasoned potatoes for an additional 20 minutes at 200°C.
  11. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup thick curd or plain yogurt, a pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, a pinch of cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp freshly grated garlic, 2 tbsp tahini paste, 1 tbsp hot sauce, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  12. Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
  13. If desired, garnish the dip with chopped mint.
  14. Serve and enjoy your crispy and flavourful smashed potatoes with a delightful creamy dip!

Recipe Credits: miasweetsneats

Picture Courtesy: Image by miasweetsneats

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