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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes have an iconic appearance that not only provides their delicious crispness but also makes them look that little bit more special. Using an air fryer means they cook faster so you can enjoy them any day of the week.

WHY USE AN AIR FRYER AND NOT AN OVEN?

Air fryers cook food quicker than a standard convection oven which is great for saving energy and pennies but also for busy families that want to be able to cook food quickly.

Another advantage is that air fryers are smaller than ovens and grills so you’re not heating up a full-sized oven and instead a smaller air fryer. This means you’re using less energy because you’re heating up a smaller appliance as well as cooking the food faster.

Hasselback potatoes can take quite a while to cook in the oven. Although they aren’t the fastest type of potato to cook in an air fryer, it does take less time than if you were to cook them in the oven.

And who doesn’t want delicious hasselback potatoes on their plate faster?!

Which potatoes are best to use Hasselback potatoes?

The best potatoes to use for hasselback potatoes are new potatoes. I like to pick a waxy variety such as Charlotte or Alexandra potatoes which are commonly sold as salad potatoes.

Unlike recipes such as my air fryer baby potatoes, you want to look for slightly larger new potatoes. If they are really small they are harder to cut. So try to find slightly larger potatoes for this recipe.

Here are some types of new potatoes that would work well for these Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes:

  • Jersey Royals – some of the most well known new potatoes in the UK. They are a unique potato with a subtle nutty flavour grown on the Island of Jersey in the English Channel. 
  • Charlotte – these are another popular new potato in the UK often used for making potato salad
  • Anya – another nutty flavoured potato with a longer, more knobbly appearance 
  • Baby – this is a generic name given to small new potatoes. As the name suggests these are quite small so you may decide to leave them whole
  • Salad – another generic term for new potatoes. Charlotte potatoes are often labelled as salad potatoes 

How to cut the potatoes

Cutting the potatoes to make the iconic hasselback potato look isn’t as difficult as you might think. The main point to remember is to not cut too far down or right through the potatoes.

In order to make this easier, place two chopsticks vertically above and below the potato. You can then use a knife to cut down until you hit the chopstick. This is a great way of ensuring you don’t completely cut through the potatoes and the cuts are all to the same depth.

If you don’t have any chopsticks you could use a thick skewer.

I like to cut the slits into the potato a few millimetres apart. This helps ensure the heat can permeate down into the potato and cook them faster.

Adding extra flavours to your potatoes

I have deliberately kept the flavours really simple for these hasselback potatoes. This is so they can be eaten with practically anything without having to worry about the flavours clashing.

You could absolutely add different flavours depending on what you were serving them with. You can get creative with your flavours and add anything you like.

Personally I think these Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes would be delicious with herbs such as thyme or rosemary and some garlic. I would add these with ten minutes left of the cooking time so they don’t burn.

My potato seasoning would also add a lovely light spice to these tasty potatoes.

do you need to preheat an air fryer?

That depends on your air fryer, some require preheating whilst others don’t. I have a Ninja 7-in-1 multicooker and I have never preheated mine.

If your air fryer does require preheating, check the potatoes a few minutes sooner than the recipe states. If your air fryer is warm, food is likely to cook a few minutes faster.

can you use an air fryer liner?

Air fryer liners are a great time saving addition because they are usually easier to wash than the basket of your air fryer.

Most reusable air fryer liners are silicone and although they are handy to have, I wouldn’t recommend using them for all recipes.

I personally don’t see much benefit to using a liner for these hasselback potatoes. They don’t make a lot of mess and a liner would probably mean they take longer to cook.

I’ve written a whole post on whether you should use an air fryer liner, check it out for more information.

How to serve air fryer hasselback potatoes

You can serve hasselback potatoes with any meal you would usually serve potatoes with; they’re very versatile. They also have the advantage of looking that little bit more fancy so they’d be perfect for a dinner party or special occasion.

They would make a great alternative to roast potatoes served with a roast chicken or honey glazed ham. Another suggestion I like is to serve them with stews such as my Slow Cooker Pork & Mustard Stew, Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole and Slow Cooker Beef & Ale Stew.

I also like to serve these hasselback potatoes with a steak and some Roasted Parmesan Tenderstem Broccoli.

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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes have an iconic appearance that not only provides their delicious crispness but also makes them look that little bit more special. Using an air fryer means they cook faster so you can enjoy them any day of the week.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Keyword Potatoes, Air Fryer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 231 kcal
Author Curly

Ingredients

  • 600 g new potatoes
  • spray oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer if required

  2. Cut slits a few millimetres apart in 600g new potatoes making sure you don't cut all the way through. Do this by placing two chopsticks or skewers either side of each potato and cutting until your knife hits the chopsticks/skewer. This will prevent you from cutting completely through the potatoes

  3. Place the potatoes in the basket of your air fryer making sure you don't overcrowd. You may have to cook the potatoes in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Spray with oil and sprinkle over 1 tsp sea salt

  4. Cook at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until your potatoes are tender

Recipe Notes

Depending on the size of your potatoes, the cooking time may vary slightly. They are cooked when you can insert a sharp knife easily. 

If your air fryer required preheating the potatoes might cook a few minutes sooner than the recipe states. 

Nutritional information is given as a guide only and may vary. 

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 1181mg51%
Potassium 1263mg36%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 6IU0%
Vitamin C 59mg72%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Hazel says

    May 31, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve always wanted to make hasselback potatoes but never got round to it. Your recipe looked so easy that I decided this was the time. They are easy to make and look and taste fantastic. I’ll definitely be making them again.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      July 13, 2023 at 11:55 am

      Thank you so much! I’m really pleased you tried them and liked them 🙂

      Reply
    • Kathrynee says

      January 26, 2024 at 7:00 am

      Great write up, although do you not find the chopsticks will move around, I’ve never used chopsticks but my preferred method is a wooden spoon as they sit nicely and easier to handle,

      Reply
      • Curly says

        January 28, 2024 at 9:07 pm

        I don’t have any issues using chopsticks, but you use what works for you.

        Reply
  2. Karen says

    June 1, 2023 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    I love this shortcut version cooking hasselback potatoes in the air fryer, much quicker than the oven and lovely and crispy.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      July 13, 2023 at 11:55 am

      The air fryer is definitely the way forward for hasselback potatoes!

      Reply
  3. Chloe says

    June 5, 2023 at 11:17 pm

    5 stars
    I always love how these look, so fancy! And really easy in the air fryer too!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      July 13, 2023 at 11:48 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
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