Air Fryer Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take for a potato to get soft in the air fryer? ›

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer until potatoes are soft, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on potato size.

How to Air Fry Potato Au Gratin. Preheat air fryer to 325°F. Place frozen Potato Au Gratin in the air fryer basket (single layer). Cook for 32 minutes and serve.

don't overcrowd the air fryer

It might be tempting to chuck in all the potatoes at once, but if you don't have a huge basket, I really wouldn't advise it. If the basket is too full, the potatoes won't crisp up properly. If you have a small air fryer, you might need to make them in two batches.

Cook in the Air Fryer on 400 degrees for about 40 to 50 minutes, until fork tender. (Note: I used tongs to rotate mine after about 25 minutes, as they were getting pretty brown on top.)

While it may seem like a pain, soaking the potatoes in hot water for 10 minutes prior to cooking them in the air fryer is essential. The water removes excess starch, allowing the fries to be their crispiest. Instead of soaking them in large bowl of cold water, I like to use hot water to cook the potatoes slightly.

Less time: The baked potato made in the air fryer took less time than when baked in the oven. A 10-ounce potato took 40 to 45 minutes to get tender and crisp, whereas a potato baked in the oven took about 1 hour. Crisper skin: The skin of the air fryer baked potato became considerably crispier.

Potatoes or rice can remain rock-hard after prolonged cooking. Starch will not swell if it is acidic. If you have a lot of sour cream in your scalloped potatoes or add something acidic, your potatoes may not soften. You can cook the potatoes with heavy cream or milk and then, after they soften, stir in sour cream.

Cook from frozen. Oven cook: Place on a baking tray at 220ºC Fan /425°F/Gas Mark 9 for 20-25 minutes. Air fryer: Place on baking paper at 180°C for 18-20 minutes. Shake once during cooking (based on a Philips Airfryer XL).

Cooking Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 220°C/425°/Gas Mark 7. Spread on a baking tray and place the tray in the middle of the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Soaking the potatoes does something magical with the starches—it helps achieve the coveted French fry crispiness and prevents the fries from sticking together. This is what I did for the air fryer, too. I soaked these potatoes for about an hour or so, but I've also soaked them for up to 24 hours with no ill effect.

Why are things not getting crispy in air fryer? ›

Dry the outside of the food properly before you add oil. Do not use too much oil, as this will make the food less crispy and more fattening. Meat or poultry can be lightly brushed with oil or marinated to get the crispiest results.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

The great news about air fryers is that you can use foil along with parchment paper to cook your food in an air fryer. Just remember that if it's safe and effective to use in a conventional oven, it will work just fine in an air fryer.

Uses less oil than deep-frying: Cooking raw potatoes in an air fryer uses a fraction of the oil as deep frying, but they come out tasting amazing! Easy to make: Simply wash and cut your potatoes, toss them with oil and spices, and add them to your air fryer. They cook up fast and easy!

Boiled Potatoes Time Guide

Peeled, cubed potatoes cut into small, one-inch pieces should cook in 10 to 12 minutes, once the water reaches a boil. Larger pieces (about 2 inches across) may need longer, around 15 minutes. Medium whole potatoes should boil 20 minutes before they'll be tender.

One way is to add a little bit of baking soda to the water before boiling the potatoes. The baking soda will help soften them up. Another way is to wait until they're cooled down and then mash them. To make boiled potatoes taste better, you can add butter, salt, or other seasonings after they're cooked.

Use a probe thermometer to measure the temp of your potatoes. You're aiming for a temp in the sweet spot between 205°F and 212°F. Below that, the texture may still be too dense, and above that, it may become a gummy mess.

OVEN DIRECTIONS

Using a fork, poke holes in each side of the potato. Sprinkle on the salt and place them directly on the oven rack. Cook for 60-70 minutes until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft when you stick a fork in. Lightly brush each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.