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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Updated: Oct 28, 2024 · Published: Oct 10, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 12 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegan
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AIr fryer hasselback potatoes with a text title overlay.

Hasselback Potatoes are SO easy to make in the air fryer, and much quicker too. Perfectly crispy little potatoes and they look really impressive too. Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that go with so many meals.

A plate of hasselback potatoes and dip next to a hessian cloth.

These are just perfectly crispy little potatoes. Little slices are cut through them, to make them deliciously crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside in just 20 minutes. If you love potatoes, you are going to LOVE these.

If you are looking for some other ways to use your air fryer, then why not try our crispy Air Fryer Parsnips, fluffy Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes, juicy Air Fryer Steak or our simple Air Fryer Bacon?

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  • Why You Will Love Them
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes - Step by Step
  • How to Cut Hasselback Potatoes
  • What to Serve with Air Fryer Hassleback Potatoes
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Air Fryer Potato Recipes
  • Recipe
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Why You Will Love Them

  • A great way to cook potatoes - If you are getting bored of cooking potatoes the same way, then mix it up and give these hasselback potatoes a try.
  • A new way to use the air fryer - If you have only used your air fryer to make chips, then you are seriously missing out. This is one of our favourite ways to use it.
  • Adaptable - We have kept the seasonings simple with just some garlic powder, but there are lots of different options.
  • Versatile - There are so many ways you can serve these air fryer hasselback potatoes, or you could just snack on them straight out of the basket.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Baby potatoes - We used baby (new) potatoes for this, as we find that the smaller ones get even crispier. You could use larger potatoes for this, but cooking times will vary. Russets tend to be the best.
  • Oil - A good quality olive oil.
  • Garlic - Garlic powder is our seasoning of choice, but you could use something like paprika or cumin too.
  • Salt and pepper - Generously season.

Variations

We kept this simple with just some garlic powder, however we have a few other suggestions on how to flavour it.

If you want a cheesy version of it, then sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on when you flip them over.

Dried herbs like basil, oregano and parsley would well to give it a boost of herby flavour. You can also use your favourite seasoning blend, like Mexican seasoning or Cajun seasoning.

How to Make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes - Step by Step

Two shot collage of a potato with thin slices three quarters of the way through, viewed from top and side.
  1. Step 1: Using a thin, sharp knife (or a hasselback cutter), make slices three quarters of the way through each potato. Try to get them as close together as possible (about 2-3mm) and make sure you don't cut all the way through.
A small bowl of oil based dressing.
  1. Step 2: Mix together the oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
A plate of uncooked hasselback potatoes brushed with oil and seasoning.
  1. Step 3: Brush the potatoes all over with the oil mixture.
An air fryer basket containing uncooked hasselback potatoes.
  1. Step 4: Place the potatoes into the air fryer.
Cooked hasselback potatoes in an air fryer.
  1. Step 5: Cook at 180°C for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.

How to Cut Hasselback Potatoes

This recipe might take a little bit of practise, but don't let that put you off. Even if you don't cut them perfectly the first time (or second or third), they will still be delicious, just maybe not as crispy.

The key to the perfect hasselback potatoes is using a very sharp knife, and cutting them very fine. It is a preference thing, however the thiner the slices are, the crispier the edges are.

You want to slice into the potato, from one side to the other, but not all the way through. Cut about three-quarters of the way through and stop just before you would slice through.

To help with this, you can put the potato on a slotted spoon or a wooden spoon, so the knife would hit the spoon and stop it going all the way through.

You could also put a skewer all the way through the potato, toward the bottom, and the knife would hit that instead of cutting all the way through the potato.

A cooked hasselback potato showing the slices topped with chopped herbs.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Hassleback Potatoes

Crispy potatoes are a must with any roast dinner, and these make a nice change from the usual Roast Potatoes. If you are looking for some sides and mains that will compliment these air fryer hasselback potatoes perfectly, then here are our favourites:

  • Perfect Roast Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Green Beans
  • Balsamic and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
  • Slow Cooker Roast Beef
  • Easy Cauliflower Cheese
  • Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
  • Mustard and Honey Roasted Parsnips
  • Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
  • Garlic and Parsley Roasted Carrots

They are also perfect just dipped into some Sour Cream and Chive Dip.

A hand dipping a small potato into some creamy dip.

Extra Tips

  • There is no need to spray the basket with oil first, as these potatoes won't stick to the basket because they are coated in oil.
  • You can cut the slices as thick or as thin as you like, but if they are thick they won't get very crispy.
  • Cooking times will vary, so you might need an extra couple of minutes to get these air fryer hasselback potatoes crispy.
  • Whether you peel the potatoes or not is a total preference thing. We like how crispy the skin gets, and there is also lots of nutrition in it.
  • Make sure you don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, otherwise your potatoes won't get crispy.
A plate of cooked salmon, cabbage and hasselback potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the name hasselback come from?

Hasselback Potatoes are a type of baked potato that was first created in a little restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden called Hasselbacken. Since then, they have become popular all over the world with various toppings and add-ins.

What is the best air fryer to use?

We can't rate highly enough the Power Air Fryer XL. The 5 litre capacity is big enough for cooking for the whole family and it can fry, grill, bake, sauté, roast and steam. There are simple touch screen controls and it heats up quickly and can cook your food up to 70% faster than a conventional oven. Also, it's dishwasher safe.

How to store air fryer hasselback potatoes

Leftover potatoes can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat them, just put them in a pan with a little oil and heat through, or you can heat them up in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes.

More Air Fryer Potato Recipes

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If you’ve tried this air fryer hasselback potato recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

A plate of air fryer hasselback potatoes with a small pot of dip.

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

By: Dannii Martin
Hasselback Potatoes are SO easy to make in the air fryer, and much quicker too. Perfectly crispy little potatoes and they look really impressive too.
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Gluten Free
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Vegan
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz) Baby potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Using a thin, sharp knife, make slices three quarters of the way through each potato. Try to get them as close together as possible (about 2-3mm) and make sure you don't cut all the way through.
  • Mix together the oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Brush the potatoes all over with the oil mixture.
  • Place the potatoes into the air fryer.
  • Cook at 180°C/350℉ for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.

Recipe Tips

  • There is no need to spray the basket with oil first, as these potatoes won't stick to the basket because they are coated in oil.
  • You can cut the slices as thick or as thin as you like, but if they are thick they won't get very crispy.
  • Cooking times will vary, so you might need an extra couple of minutes to get these air fryer hasselback potatoes crispy.
  • Whether you peel the potatoes or not is a total preference thing. We like how crispy the skin gets, and there is also lots of nutrition in it.
  • Make sure you don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, otherwise your potatoes won't get crispy.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Dee Robins says

    March 22, 2023 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    To ensure you dont cut the potatoes right through, put them on a wooden spoon to slice. Perfect.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 23, 2023 at 10:24 am

      There is a whole section in the post about how to cut hassleback potatoes that mentions that too. But thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  2. Savita says

    October 14, 2022 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect for holiday dinner, loved how easy it is to make and that too in air fryer.

    Reply
  3. Rachna says

    October 14, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    I make hasselback potatoes often in my air fryer. They are so delicious and good.

    Reply
    • Dee Robins says

      March 22, 2023 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      To ensure you dont cut through the whole potatoe put them on a wooden spoon when you cut them. Perfect.

      Reply
  4. Aimee Mars says

    October 14, 2022 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    Once again, another recipe I've never thought to try in the air fryer! Now I can't wait to try these. Your recipe is so easy and comprehensive.

    Reply
  5. Louise says

    October 14, 2022 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    These are so GOOD in the airfryer. I love how each one is like a little bunch of potato chips. So yummy.

    Reply
  6. Janessa says

    October 12, 2022 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    These hasselback potatoes were delicious! So good to know how to make them in the air fryer.

    Reply
  7. Jovita says

    October 12, 2022 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these potatoes for dinner tonight and they turned out great! The flavor is amazing and they look fantastic.

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    October 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    I never thought of making hasselback potatoes in the air fryer. This is a really smart idea and these turned out so tender and tasty.

    Reply
  9. Beth says

    October 12, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    I cook all my potatoes in the air fryer now. So crispy and delicious. These hasselback potatoes are next to try!

    Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    October 12, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    I love the way the oil and spices seep into all the cracks. It makes every single bite so delicious!

    Reply
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