Crispy Hasselback Potatoes Air Fryer Recipe

This Hasselback potatoes air fryer recipe will turn any savory dish into the perfect meal with just a few ingredients!

Whether you’re looking for a scrumptious appetizer or a perfect side dish, this recipe will certainly become a new crowd-favorite. To serve a delectable meal your family will love, pair this with the rich flavors of Sticky BBQ Smoked Chicken Thighs or Air Fryer Beef Roast. 

Can’t get enough sumptuous air fried potato recipes? This one will surely satisfy your cravings!

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• How to cut the potatoes to achieve a perfect Hasselback?
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• ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔀 Substitutions
• 🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins
• 🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
• 🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
• 👩‍🍳 Pro Tips
• ❓ Recipe FAQs
• 🙏 Pairing
• SAVE THIS RECIPE!
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How to cut the potatoes to achieve a perfect Hasselback?

Hasselback potato got its fancy name from the Swedish restaurant Hasselbacken, where it was invented in 1953. “Hasselback” has since become a widely used culinary term referring to the unique way to cut potatoes.

Making Hasselback potatoes is surprisingly easy and only requires simple kitchen tools. All you need is a sharp knife and two chopsticks or skewers to cut Hasselback vegetables properly.

The chopsticks are placed on either side of the potato to act as guards so you won’t cut all the way and halve the vegetables. Then, you’ll have to make crosswise, parallel cuts on the potato with about ¼ inch gaps. Once the knife touches the chopsticks or skewers, that’s how deep you need to cut the vegetable.

These thin, parallel slices allow the potatoes to develop crispy edges while the inside stays fluffy.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The crispy goodness and satisfying flavor of this Hasselback potato recipe are not the only reasons it’s a must-try.

• This recipe offers a quick and easy way to make Hasselback potatoes. Instead of making several parallel cuts on each potato, you’ll only need to make perpendicular cuts to lessen the overall prep time.
• You’ll only need a few simple ingredients most likely already available in your kitchen.
• It’s a versatile vegetable recipe that you can serve as a delicious appetizer or a side dish that can perfectly match a wide array of meat dishes.
• You can make it a kid-friendly dish by adding more toppings for the kids to eat their veggies. Potatoes help give children the daily amount of fiber they need.

If you love this recipe, you’ll certainly love making these Air Fryer Diced Potatoes!

🥘 Ingredients

This recipe is not just super easy to make, but it also needs just a handful of ingredients to whip up a veggie dish your family will love.

• Potatoes: This recipe calls for baby golden potatoes, which are easier to prepare and will cook faster. Choose potatoes that are firm to the touch, without sprouts, and have smooth skin.
• Olive oil: It’s a crucial component to achieve a crispy exterior.
• Garlic powder: The flavor and aroma in garlic powder are concentrated, and you won’t have to peel and mince several garlic cloves.
• Butter: Choose high-quality butter for great flavor and use the unsalted type to have more control over the flavor of the dish.

See recipe card for complete list of ingredients and quantities.

🔀 Substitutions

• Potatoes: Switch the baby potatoes with medium-sized Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes to serve a dish with the classic Hasselback appearance. If your family loves sweet flavors, you can try this recipe using sweet potatoes or red potatoes.
• Olive oil: Not a fan of olive oil’s grassy flavor? You can substitute it with oils that have neutral or more subtle flavors, like canola, grapeseed, avocado, or peanut oils. 
• Garlic powder: If you’re missing the pleasantly pungent taste and aroma of fresh garlic, you can replace this with minced garlic.

🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Have fun adding your own twists to this recipe! Make it more kid-friendly or vegan-friendly. Try various ingredients to whip up the perfect crispy air fryer Hasselback potatoes that suit your taste.

• Kid-friendly Loaded Hasselback Potatoes: The classic garlic butter flavor can be mouthwatering enough, but kids might get more excited to see more toppings on this dish. Add slices of cheese or bacon bits to make this a savory and filling snack.
• Vegan: Using plant-based butter is a great way to turn this into a flavorful vegan dish.
• Garlic Parmesan Crust: Make this the ultimate dish for family members and guests who love cheese. Adding grated cheese will also enhance the crispy texture of the potatoes!
• Spice and Herb Infusions: Planning an upcoming party with adult guests? That’s the perfect chance to add aromatic herbs like Italian seasoning, rosemary, thyme, and sage. You can also give it a nice spicy kick with a few dashes of cayenne or chili powder.

Looking for the perfect entree dish to serve with Hasselback potatoes? Give this Tuscan chicken recipe a try!

🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

Having these tools ready will make it much easier to follow the recipe.

• Knife: Having a sharp knife is a must to cut into the potatoes easily.
• Chopsticks: These are another helpful tool for this recipe to avoid slicing all the way through the potatoes. Since the knife will touch the chopsticks, you can choose wooden, reusable ones.
• Hasselback Cutter (optional): Don’t want to be bothered by slicing the potatoes yourself? Use a Hasselback cutter for hassle-free slicing.
• Basting brush: You’ll need a heat-resistant basting brush to coat the potatoes with the garlic butter mixture evenly.
• Parchment paper: If you want as little cleanup as possible after cooking, lining parchment paper on the bottom of your air fryer is a good trick.
• Air Fryer: You can’t complete this recipe without this!

🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Got your ingredients and kitchen tools ready? Then, it’s time to make these crispy and buttery Hasselback potatoes.

Step 1: Rinse the potatoes

Thoroughly wash and scrub the potatoes until no dirt or debris is left on their skin.

Step 2: Prepare the potatoes

Make perpendicular slices along each potato, ensuring you’re only cutting ¾ deep into the vegetable. You can place chopsticks or wooden skewers on each side to prevent slicing it all the way.

Step 3: Oil and season the potatoes

Toss the prepared potatoes in olive oil until well-coated. Place the potatoes in the air fryer without overcrowding the air fryer basket. Then, season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4: Cook Hasselback potatoes

Let the Hasselback potatoes cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Melt the butter

Melt the butter as the potatoes cook in the air fryer. After the initial 10-minute cooking time, the potato slices should open. Brush the potatoes with a generous amount of melted butter, allowing it to get into the crevices of the potatoes.

Step 6: Let the potatoes cook again

Once the potatoes are coated in butter, let them cook in the air fryer for another 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. After that, they should develop crispy skin but fork-tender flesh.

Step 7: Serve and enjoy

Remove the potatoes from the air fryer. You can top them with fresh chives or a dollop of sour cream before serving. Enjoy it as a side dish or a yummy, bite-size appetizer!

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

• Excess moisture on the potatoes’ skin can prevent crispiness, so don’t forget to pat them dry with paper towels after washing.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
• Serve immediately once they’re done cooking to enjoy perfect Hasselback potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

❓ Recipe FAQs

🙏 Pairing

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