4 servings as an appetizer45-60 minutesair fry

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Dipping Sauces

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 Servings as an appetizer

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45-60 Minutes

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Easy

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Dipping Sauces
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 45-60 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Air Fry, Blend

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings as an appetizer

Ingredients

  • 24 oz baby potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan, divided
  • 8 oz roasted red peppers
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro, tender leaves and stems
  • 5 limes, juiced
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat on Air Fry at 400°F set for 13-15 Minutes. Add all potatoes and cook until fork tender, rotating the potatoes halfway.
  2. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, and gently smash until ½ inch thick with the bottom of a cup.
  3. In a large bowl, toss with olive oil, salt, and 1 tbsp Parmesan. Place in the basket in a single layer and Air Fry at 400°F for another 13-15 Minutes until crispy. Work in batches as necessary.
  4. Sprinkle the finished smashed potatoes with an additional tablespoon of Parmesan.
  5. While the potatoes are cooking, make the sauces. In a blender, add roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth and pour into a serving dish.
  6. Clean the blender cup, add the avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and pour into a serving dish.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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