Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

These extra-crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are golden on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and packed with garlic-herb flavour — the kind of side you’ll want next to everything from weeknight chicken to a weekend roast. Baby potatoes get softened in the air fryer (no boiling needed), gently smashed, brushed with oil and seasoning, then blasted again until the edges turn shatter-crisp.

For the potatoes:

• 750g baby potatoes (gold / yellow work best; red or mixed baby potatoes also fine)
• 2–3 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced)
• 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for colour and warmth)
• ½ tsp fine salt, plus flaky salt to finish
• ¼–½ tsp black pepper
• Oil spray, for the basket

Optional finish:

• 2–3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
• Pinch of chilli flakes
• Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
• Lemon wedges, to serve

To serve / dip ideas:

• Garlic yoghurt or sour cream
• Spicy mayo
• Extra olive oil + flaky salt