Crispy & Creamy Smashed Baby Potatoes: Perfect for a Kid’s Snack!
Crispy & Creamy Smashed Baby Potatoes: Perfect for a Kid’s Snack!
Crispy Smashed Baby Potatoes, Pan-Fried Baby Potatoes, Air Fryer Potato Dish, Hearty Kid’s Snack
A dear friend, the mother of one of my child’s playmates, recently shared a bag full of adorable baby potatoes with me. As soon as I saw these perfectly bite-sized potatoes, I was reminded of the ‘smashed potato bake’ that was all the rage on social media a few years ago, and I decided it was the perfect time to make it again! These smashed potatoes, with their crispy exterior and creamy interior, are a fantastic snack for children and a satisfying meal option. You can create a wonderful dish with just a few simple ingredients, so let’s get cooking!
Main Ingredients- Baby potatoes (small size)
- Cooking oil (e.g., olive oil or grapeseed oil)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Special Sauce- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Since we’ll be eating the potatoes with their skins on, scrub them thoroughly with a brush to remove any dirt or debris, ensuring they are completely clean. This way, you can also enjoy the nutrients in the skin.
Step 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, add about 50ml of water and place the cleaned baby potatoes. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, then poke a few small holes in the wrap with a fork to allow steam to escape. Microwave for about 5 minutes. To check if they are cooked, insert a fork – it should go in smoothly. (Adjust cooking time based on potato size.)
Step 3
Once the potatoes are cooked in the microwave, carefully remove them and gently flatten each one into a disc shape. While you can use various tools, a flat plate or the back of a fork works well. Apply gentle pressure to smash them without breaking them apart – this is the key step.
Step 4
Arrange the smashed potatoes in a single layer in your preheated air fryer basket (set to 180°C or 350°F), ensuring they don’t overlap. Use an oil spray to evenly coat the surface of the potatoes with cooking oil; this will help them become extra crispy.
Step 5
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the oiled potatoes to season. Air fry for about 5 minutes, then flip the potatoes and air fry for another 5 minutes. This will result in a dish that’s golden brown and crispy on the outside, and wonderfully soft on the inside. (Total cooking time is around 10 minutes, but adjust based on potato thickness and your air fryer’s performance.)
Step 6
Finally, mix mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce in a 1:1 ratio to create a special dipping sauce. This adds a delicious sweet and spicy kick. For the kids, you can offer just mayonnaise, while adults can enjoy the sauce mixed with Sriracha for a bit of heat. Enjoy this versatile and tasty dish!
