Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes

Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes are a fun and delicious way to cook potatoes. The fun cuts create plenty of surface area for the potatoes to get crispy and golden brown for tons of extra flavor and crunch!

Of course, since these are made in the air fryer, they’re ready in much less time than baking them, and cleaning up is a breeze.

Need more delicious side dish options? Try cauliflower cheese muffins or this tangy vegan coleslaw. 

Why You’ll Love TikTok Famous Accordion Potatoes

This easy version of air fryer hasselback potatoes went viral on TikTok but it’s not a new recipe. This style of potato has been around for almost 100 years! 

You’ll love these air fryer potatoes because:

• They’re really simple to make. Even though they look impressive, they’re deceptively easy!
• They’re flavorful. Simple potato recipes taste great and go with all kinds of foods like chicken, steak, or even lamb. 
• They need just salt and a bit of oil, but can easily be customized with more seasonings.

Helpful Equipment To Make The Best Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

These tools will help make this recipe even easier!

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cutting board and knife
• Potato peeler
• Wooden spoon
• Chopsticks
• Air fryer

Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes Ingredients

This recipe is very simple. All you need is:

• 2 lbs Golden potatoes
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, to taste

How To Make Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Cover an air fryer baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside. 

Peel your potatoes and rinse them off under cold water. Remove any excess water with paper towels and place them on a cutting board.

Carefully slice the potatoes into ¼-½-inch thick slices.

To make the accordion pattern on your potato slices, place them, one at a time, on your cutting board. Place your chopsticks on either side of the potato slice. These will work as guards so you don’t cut all the way through your potato.

Make cuts all along your potato, from one chopstick to the other, cutting about ½ way through each time. Flip the potato slices over and cut them on the other side, diagonally to the first cuts you made.

Place all of your accordion potatoes in a mixing bowl and drizzle the oil over top. Season with salt.

Place your potato slices in an even layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Place them in the air fryer for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Flip them over halfway through cooking.

Remove them from the oven and serve while hot.

Prep Time

These potatoes take 15 minutes to prep.

All About TikTok Famous Accordion Potatoes

There’s a good reason these accordion potatoes went TikTok viral! They look so cool and they taste delicious!

If you want, you can make these on skewers, but it’s not necessary. Laying them on a baking sheet will yield just as yummy results.

While TikTokers have given this recipe a resurgence, this method of cooking potatoes actually dates back to the 1940s when a chef in a German restaurant developed the style.

It’s a classic for good reason! They’re crispy and flavorful with the perfect fluffy insides. Yum!

Recipe Variations

Air fryer accordion potatoes can be customized using your favorite seasonings and sauces. Here are a few to try:

• Garlic Parmesan – Sprinkle garlic powder and grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes before cooking.
• Spicy – Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
• Ranch – Mix dry ranch seasoning with olive oil and drizzle the mixture over the potatoes before cooking Stir to coat well.
• Everything Bagel – Sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning over the oiled potatoes and cook as directed.

Other spices to put on potatoes:

• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Italian seasoning
• Paprika
• Truffle oil
• Salt & pepper
• Garlic salt

Tips & Tricks and Recipe Notes

• Golden potatoes are sturdy and don’t turn mushy, so these will give the best texture.
• When you make cute in your sliced potatoes, cut them thinly, but not all the way through!
• Make sure they’re crispy on the outside before you remove them from the air fryer.
• To get the best texture, make sure your air fryer is fully preheated before you put your potatoes inside. 

How to Store Accordion Potatoes

Accordion potato leftovers store well in the fridge. Place them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. They’ll keep for 3 days.

You can also freeze your leftovers if you’d like. Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. However, when you reheat them, they may not be as crispy as they were when you first cooked them.

To reheat, you can place them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until hot through. You can also microwave them, but they’ll be softer in texture.

FAQs

Why do you have to soak potatoes before air frying?

You don’t need to soak your potatoes. But if you do, they might cook up a bit crispier. Soaking them helps remove some of the starch.

What are good dips for accordion potatoes?

Of course, you can dip these potatoes in ketchup. They’ll taste delicious! But other great options are BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, garlic aioli, honey mustard, or cheese sauce.

Are air fryer accordion potatoes healthy?

Whether potatoes are healthy or not really depends on your own personal dietary needs. But these air-fried potatoes have fewer calories and saturated fats than potatoes that are deep-fried.

They’re also delicious with simple seasonings so they don’t require sour cream, cheese, bacon, or extra butter when serving.

Conclusion

Air fryer accordion potatoes are a fun and easy way to elevate your potatoes for dinner. Whether you’re looking for a unique side dish or a tasty snack, air fryer accordion potatoes are sure to please everyone!

With a little creativity and experimentation, you can come up with endless variations of this side dish. Grab your air fryer and give this recipe a try tonight.

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