Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
These golden and effortlessly simple Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are an ideal side dish or delicious main course. Picture crispy yet fluffy, creamy sliced baked potatoes drizzled with seasoned oil and adorned with fresh herbs and so undeniably delicious.
Suitable for Gluten-Free diets.
This recipe for Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes gives you perfectly baked sliced potatoes that are not just delicious but are also truly stunning. This is it if you have been searching for a new way to enjoy the ultimate comfort food.
The thinly sliced crevices unique to Hasselback potatoes are ideal for holding all flavourful seasonings. In this case, Creole Seasoning, aromatic parsley, thyme, and garlic. They are a delicious match for grilled steak, pork chops, roast chicken, and a fresh, bitter green salad.
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You can make these in the oven. Alternatively, you can whip up the much quicker yet equally delicious Air Fryer Hassleback potatoes. #yourpotatoesyourway
Even better, you make them as Loaded Hasselback Potatoes – and serve as a hearty main course or as a side dish, depending on the amount of ingredients you serve them with. Some options include Creole Sauce, Air Fryer Bacon, or 10 Minutes Blackened Salmon.
What are Hasselback Potatoes?
The Hasselback potato is a type of baked potato that has been cut about halfway through with thin slices, creating an accordion or fan-shaped appearance. The recipe was invented at the Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden and first appeared on their menu during the 1950s.
Why Make This Recipe
- Budget-Friendly – It is made entirely from affordable pantry staples.
- Convenient for Meal Prep – Perfect for make-ahead and meal-prep enthusiasts, this dish fits seamlessly into your busy schedule.
- Scalable for Crowds – It’s so easy to double or triple to feed a crowd.
- Gluten-Free and Flavorful – It is gluten-free and super tasty.
- Versatile as Side or Main – Adaptable as both a side dish or a main course, this recipe offers high versatility and customization to suit every palate.
Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes – Use medium-sized potatoes for optimal texture. You can use versatile varieties like Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for this recipe.
- Red Onion and Garlic – Slicing red onions into large wedges adds sweetness, while minced or sliced garlic enhances flavor.
- Olive Oil – Incorporate olive oil for a rich and savory taste.
- Fresh Parsley – Roughly chop half a bunch of fresh parsley to add freshness.
- Dried Thyme – Enhance the dish with dried thyme for a subtle earthy flavor.
- Creole Seasoning – Add creole seasoning for a hint of spiciness and complexity.
- Salt – Adjust salt to taste, approximately 1 teaspoon.
- Loaded Potatoes (Optional) – For added indulgence, include bacon rashers, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, finely grated Parmesan, and sliced green onions.
Ready to learn how to make these air fryer Hasselback potatoes? Grab those potatoes and the other ingredients, and I will show you…
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How to Make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
- Scrub and dry potatoes thoroughly. Use a sharp knife and make thin vertical slices in the potatoes, making sure not to cut all the way through. Use a pair of wooden chopsticks to keep potato in place while slicing, and to prevent from cutting all the way.
- In a medium bowl, add olive oil, dried thyme, creole seasoning, pepper, salt, parsley, onion and minced garlic. Mix well.
- Brush the potatoes with some of the oil seasoning. Make sure it goes between the slices.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C, add potatoes into the Air Fryer Basket, and air fry for 15 minutes. Open and brush the potatoes with more seasoned oil and air fryer for another 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Potatoes must be crispy on the edges and easily pierced in the middle with a knife. Remove potatoes from air fryer basket and enjoy!
Baking Hasselback Potatoes
- Scrub and dry potatoes thoroughly. Use a sharp knife and make thin vertical slices in the potatoes, ensuring not to cut through all the way. Use a pair of wooden chopsticks to keep the potato in place while slicing and to prevent it from cutting all the way. Arrange potatoes in a baking dish.
- Prepare your seasoning. Peel and roughly vertical slice the onion. Peel garlic and chop parsley. Add olive oil, dried thyme, creole seasoning, pepper, salt, parsley, onion, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Arrange onion and garlic around the potatoes in the baking dish. Brush the potatoes with the oil seasoning. Make sure it goes between the slices.
- Bake for 1 hr at fan-assisted 180 degrees C / 200 degrees C / 400 degrees F / gas 6.
- Potatoes must be crispy on the edges and easily pierced in the middle with a knife.
Loaded Hasselback Potatoes
- Prepare the potatoes and bake till done.
- Fry the bacon until crispy.
- Remove your crisped-up potatoes from the oven and load them with most of the bacon, grated Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella.
- Then bake for another 5 minutes, till cheese is nice and melted.
- Top with sour cream, spring onions, and the remaining bacon.
Expert Tips
- Larger potatoes may need another 10 minutes.
- The onions will end up crispy. If you prefer less crispy, softer onions, then add in onion and garlic halfway through cooking.
- For extra flavor, brush the potatoes with extra seasoned oil or melted butter just before you’ve finished cooking.
- You want to make the potato slice between 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick.
- You can serve Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes as a main course or as a side dish depending on how many ingredients you load them up with.
Delicious Variations
- Vary the spices – You can add in other store-bought or homemade spice blends like Italian seasoning, Tuscan Seasoning, or Stone House Seasoning.
- Toppings are endlessly customizable – try topping them with Tomato choka salsa, chopped nuts, or breadcrumbs and loading them with shredded salsa chicken, turkey slices, or diced veggies such as broccoli and asparagus.
Prep And Storage
Make Ahead – These are easy to cut up and to make on the day, but if you want, you can slice the potatoes beforehand. Simply add the potatoes to a bowl and cover with water to avoid any discoloration. Drain and dry before baking.
Reheat – To reheat your Hasselback potatoes, simply pop them back into the air fryer for a few minutes until they’re crispy and warmed through.
Store – In the refrigerator, you can bake the potatoes ahead of time and store them without any toppings for up to 5 days.
Freeze – I would not recommend freezing these potatoes. Their texture can change upon thawing.
FAQs
You can cut hasselback potatoes easily by slicing them over a curved wooden spoon.
However, to make perfect accordion-style slits, you can also place the potato between two wooden chopsticks. This will keep the potato from moving and prevent you from cutting through the potato.
The best potato for making this is using a starchy potato with a creamy texture when making sliced baked potatoes. I have had success using: Yukon Golds, Russets, Rooster Potatoes, Red Potatoes or New potatoes (you may need to amend cook time with these).
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Serving Suggestions
- Smothered Pork Chops – Pair your perfectly crisp and seasoned Hasselback Potatoes with smothered pork chops for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Air Fryer Steak – The crispy layers of the potatoes will provide a wonderful contrast to the juicy and flavorful air-fried steak.
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs – Create a balanced and wholesome plate by pairing your succulent air-fried chicken thighs with Hasselback Potatoes.
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- Handy mixing bowls.
- A sharp knife.
- Really tasty olive oil.
- The best ever sea salt flakes.
- An instant read thermometer to make sure your chicken cooks through.
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Easy Hasselback Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- 1 red onion sliced in large wedges
- 4 garlic cloves sliced or minced
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- ½ bunch fresh parsley roughy chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¾ tsp creole seasoning
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
If making Loaded Potatoes
- 10 bacon rashers
- 5 tbsp sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan finely grated
- 2 green onions (scallions) sliced
Instructions
If Making Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Scrub and dry potatoes thoroughly and use a sharp knife make thin vertical slices in the potatoes, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- In a medium bowl, add olive oil, dried thyme, creole seasoning, pepper, salt, parsley, onion and garlic.
- Brush the potatoes with some of the oil seasoning. Make sure it goes between the slices.
- Add sliced potatoes into the Air Fryer Basket and air fry for 15 minutes.
- Open and brush the potatoes with some more of the seasoned oil and air fryer for another 15 minutes or until cooked through.
If making Baked Hasselback Potatoes
- Make thin vertical slices in the potatoes, making sure not to cut all the way through. Use a pair of wooden chopsticks to keep potato in place while slicing, and to prevent from cutting all the way.
- Peel and roughly vertical slice the onion. Peel garlic and chop parsley.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add olive oil, dried thyme, creole seasoning, pepper, salt, parsley, onion and garlic. Mix well.
- Arrange onion and garlic around the potatoes in the baking dish. Brush the potatoes with the oil seasoning. Make sure it goes between the slices.
- Bake at 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C / gas 6 for 1 hr (larger potatoes may need an extra 10 mins or so).
- Potatoes must be crispy on the edges and easily pierced in the middle with a knife.
If making Loaded Hasselback Potatoes
- Whilst the potatoes are baking or Air frying, fry the bacon until crispy. Put a little of the bacon to the side.
- Remove potatoes from oven / Air Fryer and add the remaining bacon, grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella.
- Then bake for another 5 mins, till cheese is nice and melted.
- Top with sour cream, spring onions and remaining bacon.
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Notes
- Larger potatoes may need another 10 minutes.
- The onions will end up crispy. If you prefer less crispy, softer onions, then add in onion and garlic halfway through cooking.
- For extra flavor, brush the potatoes with extra seasoned oil or melted butter just before you’ve finished cooking.
- You want to make the potato slice between 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick.
- You can serve Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes as a main course or as a side dish depending on how many ingredients you load them up with.
- Store – In the refrigerator, you can bake the potatoes ahead of time and store them without any toppings for up to 5 days.
Just ate those with my family and everybody loved it! Thank you for posting, I will definitely cook them again!
I’ve never made Loaded Hasselback Potatoes, but they look so good!
Wow really nice and awesome recipe with full of nutrients. Many Thanks for posting this recipe, I will must try to home. As a Nutritionist I appreciate this recipe with all healthy ingredients.
Potatoes are my favorite and these look amazing! I have never had a hasselback potato but I’m definitely going to give these a try.
Oh how delicious this recipe looks! I really like. It’s just incredible. Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites.
This looks so gorgeous and tasty! Great recipe!
We totally do eat with our eyes. That’s pretty much what drives my food desire. Except for smell, but I guess we cant do that over the internet yet. These look amazing and I’m ready to eat them now!
You can’t beat loaded hasselback potatoes! These are absolutely mouthwatering!