air fryer blooming baked potatoes
air fryer blooming baked potatoes are a perfect side dish that will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any meal. This dish is not only delicious, but it is also visually stunning, making it a popular choice for entertaining guests or just for a special family dinner. Air fryer blooming baked potatoes are an easy and impressive dish to make and can be customized to suit any taste preference.
Servings 2
Calories 142kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Medium potatoes sliced crosswise and lengthwise
- 1 TBS Olive oil or spray oil.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 TBS fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnishing)
- Optional toppings: Butter Bacon crumbles, Shredded cheese, Chives or green onions, sour cream.
Instructions
- Start by washing and scrubbing your potatoes, then pat them dry.
- Slice them crosswise and lengthwise into thin slices. Be careful not to cut all the way through. The potato petals must still be attached to the base of the potato.
- Place the potatoes in the microwave, and cook on high for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (195°C).
- Remove potatoes from the microwave and brush them with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, and/or seasoning of choice.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook on airfry setting for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown with crispy skin. I use Ninja Foodi XL 6in1.
- The Blooming potatoes are ready to be served. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
HOW TO CUT BLOOMING HASSELBACK POTATO
To cut a Hasselback potato, start by placing it on a cutting board. Then, use a sharp knife to make thin slices along the potato, then across the potato, careful not to cut all the way through. Aim to make the squares (potato petals) approximately 5-7 mm in size (0.197-0.276 inches). Amount Per Serving:
To cut a Hasselback potato, start by placing it on a cutting board. Then, use a sharp knife to make thin slices along the potato, then across the potato, careful not to cut all the way through. Aim to make the squares (potato petals) approximately 5-7 mm in size (0.197-0.276 inches). Amount Per Serving:
- CALORIES: 142
- TOTAL FAT: 7g
- SATURATED FAT: 2g
- UNSATURATED FAT: 0g
- CHOLESTEROL: 83mg
- SODIUM: 282mg
- CARBOHYDRATES: 2g
- FIBER: 1g
- SUGAR: 1g
- PROTEIN: 33g