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How long to cook smashed potatoes in an air fryer
At 400 °F (204 °C) for 12 minutes, flip once at 6 minutes.
At-a-glance cooking parameters
- Temperature
- 400 °F
- 204 °C
- Total time
- 12 min
- per single layer
- Flip at
- 6 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- —
- use visual cue
Crispy smashed potatoes air-fry at 400 °F (204 °C) for about 12 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crunchy at the edges. Boil baby potatoes until fork-tender first, smash each one flat with a glass, then brush with oil and season before air-frying so the craggy edges crisp up.
Per serving
Approximate values for a single portion of smashed potatoes (USDA baseline, cooked, includes light air-fryer oil spray).
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
Smashed Potatoes in popular air fryer brands
Adjusted for how each brand actually heats. Tap a brand name to see every food we calibrate for it.
| Brand | Temp | Time | Flip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosoribasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 12 min | flip at 6 min |
| Ninjabasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 11 min | flip at 6 min |
| Instant Vortexbasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 12 min | flip at 6 min |
| Philips Airfryerbasket | 390 °F(199 °C) | 12 min | flip at 6 min |
| PowerXLbasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 11 min | flip at 6 min |
| Brevilleoven | 385 °F(196 °C) | 13 min | flip at 6 min |
| Cuisinartoven | 390 °F(199 °C) | 13 min | flip at 6 min |
| Chefmanbasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 12 min | flip at 6 min |
| GoWisebasket | 395 °F(202 °C) | 12 min | flip at 6 min |
How to tell it’s done
The edges are deep golden and crunchy while the centers stay fluffy. Pale, soft potatoes need more time and a little more oil to crisp.
Step-by-step method
- 1
Prep
Bring ingredients close to room temperature. Brush or spray generously — oil on the smashed surface is what makes them crisp.
- 2
Season
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, Parmesan.
- 3
Load
Arrange about 1 lb of baby potatoes, serving 2–3. for best convection airflow.
- 4
Cook
Set the air fryer to 400 °F (204 °C) and cook for 12 minutes total, flipping once at 6 minutes.
- 5
Check & rest
Check the visual doneness cue and serve immediately for best texture.
- 6
Store
Best fresh; refrigerate up to 3 days and re-crisp in the air fryer.
Watch out for
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender before smashing, or they crack apart.
- Smash them fairly flat for maximum crispy surface area.
- Brush on enough oil — dry surfaces won't crisp.
- Cook in a single layer so they crisp instead of steaming.
FAQ about smashed potatoes in an air fryer
- What temperature should I cook smashed potatoes at in an air fryer?
- Cook smashed potatoes at 400 °F (204 °C). The convection air at this temperature browns the exterior quickly without drying the centre.
- How long do smashed potatoes take in an air fryer?
- Smashed potatoes take 12 minutes total at 400 °F (204 °C). Flip the food once at 6 minutes so both sides cook evenly.
- Do you need to flip smashed potatoes in an air fryer?
- Yes — flip smashed potatoes once at 6 minutes. The side touching the basket grate develops a darker, more crusted surface; flipping evens out the cook so both sides match.
- Do you need to preheat the air fryer for smashed potatoes?
- Preheating is optional for smashed potatoes — most modern air fryers reach temperature in under 2 minutes and the food's total cook time already accounts for the ramp-up. If you do preheat, reduce the total time by 1–2 minutes and check earlier than usual.