Air Fryer Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes
Description
Crispy air fryer Hasselback potatoes with fanned, golden edges and melted cheddar tucked into every slice. Eight ingredients and mostly hands-off.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 slices cheddar cheese, cut to fit between the slots
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Scrub the russet potatoes and dry them thoroughly.
- Slice across each potato at 1/8 to 1/4 inch intervals, stopping about 1/4 inch from the bottom so the potato stays intact. Lay a chopstick or wooden spoon handle along each side of the potato to stop the knife from cutting all the way through.
- Brush the potatoes with the melted butter, working it down between the slices. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, again getting the seasoning into the cuts.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the basket and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, until softened and fanned open. A knife should slide into the thickest part without resistance.
- Remove the potatoes and tuck the cheddar slices down into the cuts.
- Return to the air fryer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish with the chopped chives and parsley. Serve hot, with sour cream if desired.
Equipment
- Chopsticks or a Hasselback slicing rack
- Pastry Brush
Notes
- Choose potatoes of similar size so they finish at the same time.
- Sliced cheese melts smoother than bagged shredded, which is coated with starch.
- Add the cheese only after the first cook — it burns if added at the start.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes to bring back the crisp. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 13gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 816mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 707IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 2mg