Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Fanned, crisp-edged potatoes basted twice with garlic butter.
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Before You Start
A hasselback is a baked potato with a hundred edges, and edges are what an air fryer does best. The cuts crisp individually while the base stays fluffy. Two chopsticks either side of the potato are the only technique: they stop the knife going through, every single time.
Instructions
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Sit each potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoon handles. Slice down in 3 mm intervals. The sticks stop the blade so every cut stays connected at the base.
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Mix the butter, oil, garlic and salt. Brush the potatoes all over, working a little into the cuts without forcing them.
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Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F. Sit the potatoes cut side up and cook for 20 minutes. The slices begin to fan open as they cook.
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Brush again, letting the butter run into the now-open fan, and scatter with the herbs.
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Cook another 18 to 20 minutes until the edges of every slice are browned and crisp and a knife slides into the middle with no resistance.
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Finish with parmesan and flaky salt while hot.
♨️ Air fryer notes
- Cook at 180°C / 350°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
💡 Cook's tips
- The second basting is the one that matters. The first mostly slides off a closed potato, the second lands between open slices.
- Even-size potatoes or an uneven finish. If yours vary, take the small ones out early.
🔀 Make it your own
- Slide thin slices of garlic butter or cheese between the fans for the last 5 minutes.
- A spoon of sour cream and chives turns each one into a loaded baked potato.
📦 Storing & reheating
Fridge for 2 days. Reheat at 190°C for 6 to 8 minutes so the fan re-crisps. The microwave undoes everything the cuts achieved.
❓ Frequently asked
How do you cut hasselback potatoes without cutting through?
Rest the potato between two chopsticks and slice down until the knife hits them. The sticks act as a depth stop, keeping every slice attached at the base.
How long do hasselback potatoes take in an air fryer?
About 40 minutes at 180°C / 350°F for 200 g potatoes, basted twice. Faster than an oven by around 20 minutes, with crisper edges.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
