Crispy Smashed Potatoes In Air Fryer With Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is less expensive and still provides acidity.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is a cost-effective alternative.

Boil baby potatoes until soft.

Line your air fryer tray or basket with baking paper/parchment paper.

Smash the potatoes with a glass.

Air fry at 180ºC for 12 minutes.

Flip the potatoes after 12 minutes.

Air fry at 180ºC for another 10 minutes.

For Chimichurri, combine olive oil, lemon juice, chopped red chillies, minced garlic, chopped coriander, dark soy sauce, white vinegar, black pepper, red chilli flakes, and salt in a bowl.

Adjust chillies as per your spice tolerance.

Once ready, sprinkle some peri peri salt and drizzle the Chimichurri over the potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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