Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

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If you want to make an upscale potato dish that is sure to turn heads, air fryer Hasselback potatoes are an amazing option!

Thinly sliced with care and air fried to perfection with a simple blend of spices, these potatoes are a great combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

They also pair well with lots of different dinner dishes, making them super versatile. Plus, they are easy to make in the air fryer.

cooked hasselback potatoes with slits in them on plate with green parsley on top. — Hasselback potatoes look fancy, but they are quite easy to make!

Ingredients

To make Hasselback potatoes in the air fryer, here are the ingredients that you will need. Overall, they are pretty easy to make once you get everything mixed together.

Potatoes – Use medium to large potatoes that are about the same size. Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work well.
Salt – To season the potatoes.
Granulated garlic – Granulated garlic or garlic powder will both work.
Paprika – To season the potatoes.
Dried herb mix – E.g. fine herb seasoning. Italian-style seasoning or similar will also work.
Coriander – To season the potatoes.
Olive oil – Alternatively, use avocado oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil.
Garlic cloves – To add more flavor to the potatoes.
Chopped parsley – To garnish.

Recipe Tips and Substitutions

Before you take on these Hasselback air fryer potatoes, read through these recipe tips – they might save you a headache or two when you’re preparing!

This recipe works best with medium-large potatoes that are evenly shaped. They are easy to cut and should be done cooking at the same time.
A sharp knife is very important because you need to make precise cuts close together. Also, be sure not to cut the slices all the way through the potato.
You can adjust the seasonings to your personal preference.
If you don’t like the taste of slightly bitter garlic, feel free to skip the the minced garlic cloves.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer or the hasselback potatoes may not cook evenly.
For a cheesy twist, sprinkle some shredded cheese over the cooked potatoes shortly before removing them from the air fryer.
Check to make sure that the potatoes are fully cooked through by inserting a fork into the potatoes. If it goes through easily, the potatoes are done.

Step by Step Instructions

In this section, you’ll get to see exactly how to make these air fried Hasselback potatoes.

We’ve included all the recipe process photos so that you can follow along at home as you cook to compare your progress!

If you are looking for the detailed recipe card, you can find it at the bottom of the post.

four potatoes on plate with slices in the tops of them. — Cut the potatoes.

Wash potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Using a sharp knife, make cuts in the top of each potato – but don’t cut all the way through!

The distance between the cuts should be about 2 mm. If you can’t cut that thin, that’s fine too.

spices in a small ramekin sitting on grey counter seen from above. — Mix the spices.

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, granulated garlic, paprika, dried herb seasoning, coriander, oil, and minced garlic.

four raw hasselback potatoes covered in oil and spices in round plate. — Coat the potatoes with oil and spices.

Grease each potato with the oil and spice mixture. Try to get the oil between the cuts as well.

raw potatoes covered in oil and spices sitting in black round air fryer basket. — Add the potatoes to the air fryer.

Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave some space between them so that they can cook evenly. There is no need to preheat the air fryer first.

Cook them at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

four crispy potatoes in round black air fryer tray. — The top half looks cooked.

After 15 minutes, the potatoes will be cooked on top, but the bottom half will still be raw.

four round potatoes in black air fryer basket on counter. — Flip the potatoes.

Flip the potatoes to the other side and cook for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked.

Check to make sure that the potatoes are fully cooked through by inserting a fork into the potatoes. If it goes through easily, the potatoes are done.

Keep in mind that the exact cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer and the size of the potatoes.

four crispy hasselback potatoes sitting in round air fryer basket. — Make sure that the potatoes are fully cooked.

You can also sprinkle some shredded cheese on top and air fry the hasselback potatoes for another minute or two until the cheese is melted (optional).

hasselback potatoes on round plate with chopped green parsley on top and fork beside. — Enjoy the hasselback potatoes.

When the hasselback potatoes are done, remove them from the air fryer and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Storage Tips

These Hasselback potatoes store well once cooked. Allow them to cool, then store them in a sealed container in the fridge.

They will keep for 3-4 days, but the earlier you eat them the better, as they tend to lose their crispy exterior in the fridge.

You can easily reheat the hasselback potatoes in the air fryer. This should revive some of the crispiness of the potato and heat them through effectively.

What to Serve Hasselback Potatoes With

These tasty potatoes go well with lots of different meat and vegetable combinations:

For meats, you might want to pair them with a pork tenderloin, air fryer chicken breast, or even air fryer salmon! The combination of garlic and spices on the potatoes allow them to work with different flavors quite easily.
As far as vegetables go, air fryer carrots with a hint of sweetness are a top choice. Depending on the season, we also like broccoli, radishes, or even a combo of mushrooms and onions.

FAQ

Here are some answers about Hasselback potatoes!

What are Hasselback potatoes?

Hasselback potatoes are a fancier way to make baked potatoes. They are known for their signature thinly cut slices on the top and were allegedly invented by a Swedish chef in Stockholm.

How to make Hasselback potatoes in the air fryer?

To make Hasselback potatoes, wash the potatoes and cut the thin slices into the tops with a sharp knife. Prepare the seasoning and spread it on top. Heat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit, add the potatoes, and cook for 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes or until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Remove from the air fryer and serve!

How long to cook Hasselback potatoes in air fryer?

We cooked our Hasselback potatoes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes on one side, then 15 minutes on the other side after flipping. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and the air fryer you use.

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