Mouthwatering Irresistibly Cheesy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Elevate your potato game with these irresistible Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes. Featuring perfectly crispy edges and a tender, fluffy interior, each potato is generously infused with gooey melted cheese. This quick and easy recipe promises to impress at dinner parties or serve as a delightful weeknight treat. Get ready for a flavor-packed experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water.
- Slice each potato into thin slices, stopping about 1/4 inch from the bottom to create 'fans.'
- Drizzle olive oil over each potato, seasoning both the top and between the slices with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 25-30 minutes until crispy outside and tender inside.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, add shredded cheese on top to melt beautifully before serving!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg