Easy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes Vegan

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💭 The best way to make hasselback potatoes!

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. These air-fried hasselback potatoes are crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. Healthier alternative. These are a healthier alternative to traditional fried potatoes since they’re made in an air fryer with minimal oil. Ready in no time. These potatoes only take about 40 minutes to cook in the air fryer, giving you more time to cook other dishes to serve for your weekday meal, dinner party, or other special occasions.

📋 Ingredients and notes

To make these vegan hasselback potatoes, you’ll need large potatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, olive oil, and parsley for garnish.

Notes and Variations

Potatoes. The best potatoes for this recipe are Russet potatoes given their starch content and ability to hold shape. But you can try Yukon gold potatoes, small red potatoes, Idaho potatoes, or even sweet potatoes. Make sure to adjust cook time and know that textures will be different. Fresh herbs. To elevate the flavor of your air-fried hasselback potatoes, add herb butter, chives, paprika, or fresh parsley. Olive oil. You can substitute olive oil with vegetable oil or melted vegan butter. Toppings. Take your hasselback potatoes to the next level by adding your favorite toppings like garlic butter, sour cream, salsa, or even melted cheese.

📖 How to make hasselback potatoes

Slice the potatoes to create slits between them, but leave the bottom of the potatoes untouched. To make slits in the potato easier, place it between two parallel chopsticks or two wooden spatulas on a cutting board. You can use them to guide you on where to stop cutting the potatoes. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and bake for 5 minutes in the air fryer at 350°F. Then, brush the potatoes with oil. Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and salt on the potatoes. Bake for another 15 minutes and brush the bottom of the potato and top with infused oil again, then continue to bake for another 20 minutes. After the potatoes are fully cooked, transfer potatoes to the serving plate. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve while hot.

👩🏽‍🍳 Tips for the best hasselback potatoes

To whip up perfect hasselback potatoes, keep these tips in mind. ⭐ Cut the spuds as evenly as you can. Use two chopsticks as a guide on top and bottom, and leave a thin layer at the bottom. Use a sharp knife to slice your potatoes in thin slices to ensure even cooking. Consistent cuts help absorb flavors and cook the potatoes uniformly in an air fryer. The thinner the potato slices, the crispier and crunchier your potatoes will be.

Wash the potatoes well. Make sure to wash the potatoes well to get rid of any dirt and excess starch, since you’ll be eating the skin. Pre-soak in water. Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch. This enhances crispiness during air frying. Season well, in between the cuts. Hasselback potatoes are all about the seasoning! Use salt and pepper, and experiment with garlic powder, paprika, fresh thyme, or rosemary and make sure to get them in the crevices. Watch the cooking time. Check the potatoes every 5-10 minutes to ensure they don’t burn or overcook. The exact cook time will depend on the size and thickness of your potatoes and your air fryer. Once they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re ready to serve.

🍴 What to serve with hasselback potatoes

These vegan hasselback potatoes are delicious when paired with a dollop of sour cream (non-dairy) and a sprinkle of parsley on top. This is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sunday roast, cookouts, and dinner parties.

🍴 Storage and reheating instructions

To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, simply reheat the potatoes in your air fryer for about 7 minutes, and they’ll be just as crispy and tasty as the first time around.