Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are one of my family’s favorite side dishes. They’re full of delicious flavor, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Plus, they’re super easy to make because they’re air fried.
If you are looking for my favorite air fryer recipes, try my Air Fryer Sirloin Steak and Hot Chicken Tenders. They are both family favorites.
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Why this Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes Recipe is a Keeper
My recipe for delicious Hasselback potatoes is a quick and easy one pan side. Cheesy Hasselback potatoes are perfect to add to an easy dinner. Plus they are fancy enough for a dinner party. Make the potatoes tonight.
- Textural Contrast: You get the crunch of a chip with the fluffy interior of a mash.
- Efficiency: The air fryer cuts down cooking time by about 20–30% compared to a traditional oven.
- Flavor Delivery: Those thin slices act as “pockets” that trap garlic butter, herbs, and cheese right where you want them.
- Side Dish: From steak dinners to baked chicken to grilled pork chops, these Air Fried Hasselback potatoes will make for the best side dish.
How Do I Slice the Potatoes Without Cutting All the Way Through?
I like to place chopsticks on either side of the potato on my cutting board. Slice the potato until you hit the chopsticks, and you should still end up with the potato in one piece.
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“This was the first time that I have made hasselback potatoes in the air fryer and I can’t believe how quick and easy they were to make and how good they tasted! This recipe is a winner!”
~ Michele
Ingredient Notes for Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Air fryer Hasselback potatoes use easy, fresh ingredients that pack a punch of flavor.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Russet Potatoes: Russet potatoes are tender when cooked and will get nice and crispy.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is always best for flavor, but you can also use the pre-minced garlic from the store.
Variations and Substitutions for Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Recipes for Hasselback potatoes are unbelievably easy to customize. I like to enhance this one by using different ingredients or trying different flavors.
- Potato: Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work best for buttery texture. You could also try this new recipe by making air fryer sweet potatoes or small red potatoes.
- Fat: Use duck fat for luxury, avocado oil for high heat, or vegan butter for plant-based.
- Loaded Baked Potato: Add a slice of cheese and bacon bits, a dollop of sour cream, chives, oregano or feta to the top of the potatoes.
- Spice it Up: Amp up Hasselback sweet potatoes with smoked paprika, garlic powder, or even a pinch of truffle salt.
Special Equipment for Hasselback Potatoes in the Air Fryer
To make this recipe just right, you will need a couple different kitchen items.
- Air Fryer: You can use any brand with an air fryer basket.
- Chopsticks or Wooden Spoons: For the slicing guide mentioned above. Be sure to use a sharp knife to slice.
- Pastry Brush: Essential for getting fat into every single crevice.
How to Make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Golden brown Hasselback potatoes are usually done in 3 easy to follow steps. This air fryer baked potatoes is so easy and delicious, I come back to it again and again.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat the air fryer. Microwave the potatoes for just a couple minutes to soften them. Using chopsticks as a guard, slice the potatoes thinly making sure to not cut all the way through.
- Season and Cook: Spray the potatoes with some oil, and add salt and pepper to taste. Then, place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook for about 18 minutes. When golden brown and crispy, remove from air fryer.
- Add Butter and Toppings: Melt the butter in a microwave safe dish and stir in the minced garlic, parsley and parmesan cheese. Brush the potatoes with melted butter mixture.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for this Easy Air Fryer Recipe
Preparing steps in a recipe ahead of time can be the best way to go to be able to make it and enjoy it whenever you’re ready. These cheesy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes look fancy, but are so easy to make!
- Cut the Potatoes: You can slice potatoes up to 24 hours in advance. Store them in a bowl of cold water in the fridge to prevent browning (oxidation). Just make sure to pat them completely dry before air frying.
- Shred the Cheese: For the best taste and meltability, shred your own cheese.
Alternate Cooking Methods to Make Hasselback Baked Potatoes
This crispy golden brown potatoes recipe is great in the air fryer, but you can also make it in the oven or on a grill.
- Standard Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45–60 minutes, depending on size of the potatoes. Larger potatoes will need to cook longer than smaller ones.
- Grill: Wash and dry the potatoes then slice. Wrap the bottom in foil and cook on indirect heat for a smoky finish.
Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Air Fryer Potatoes
- Store: Keep leftover Hasselback potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Skip the microwave, as it makes them soggy. Reheat Hasselback potatoes in a single layer back in the air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes to restore the golden brown crispy edges.
- Leftovers: Chop them up and throw them in a skillet for the best breakfast hash you’ve ever had. You can also add to soups or stews.
Common Questions About Cooking Hasselback Potatoes
No. I prefer to keep my baked potato skins on but you could peel the potatoes first if you really don’t like the skins.
If your potato is still hard in the middle, it needs to cook longer. Start with adding an extra 5 minutes and check for doneness. A fully cooked potato should allow a fork to pretty easily slide in.
Expert Tips for Making Potatoes in an Air Fryer
- The Double Brush: Brush with oil/butter at the start, then brush again halfway through. As the potato cooks, the slices “fan out,” allowing you to get flavor deep inside.
- Size Matters: Try to pick potatoes that are uniform in size so they all finish cooking at the same time.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Hot air needs to circulate around each potato to make sure the potatoes are tender inside and crisp outside.
- Serve With: Serve with Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Garlic and Rosemary, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus or Balsamic Grilled Skirt Steak.
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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400℉.
- Place potatoes in the microwave for 1-2 minutes to soften them. Cut the potato thinly (1 millimeter slices) ¾ of the way through potatoes. I use chop sticks as a buffer.
- Spray potatoes with oil and salt and pepper them to taste. Cook for 18 minutes.
- While cooking, melt the butter and mix in the cheese, garlic, and parsley.
- Brush mixture onto cooked potatoes and enjoy.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Sweet Potato: You could also swap regular potatoes for sweet potatoes following the same instructions.
- Alternate cooking method tip: If you do not have an air fryer, you can also roast in an oven at 450 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until desired crispiness.
- Loaded Potatoes: For a crispy twist on classic baked potatoes, try adding all your favorite toppings to these Hasselback potatoes.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
This is really easy to follow, loved this potatoes recipe! It’s really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
This was the first time that I have made hasselback potatoes in the air fryer and I can’t believe how quick and easy they were to make and how good they tasted! This recipe is a winner!