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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes — Swedish Fries & Potato recipe, 40 min, serves 4Swedish

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

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Hasselback potatoes with thin accordion slices that fan open in the air fryer, creating crispy edges while the center stays creamy. Brushed with garlic butter for a rich finish.

40
min
10
prep
🔥
30
cook
👥
4
servings
245
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Place each potato between two chopsticks and slice thin cuts 3 mm apart, stopping before cutting through the bottom.

💡 The chopsticks act as a guide to prevent cutting all the way through.
2

Mix melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

3

Brush the garlic butter mixture over each potato, working it between the slices.

4

Cook in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 25 minutes.

25:00
5

Brush with remaining butter and cook for 5 more minutes until edges are crispy and golden.

5:00
6

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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Common Questions

Can I use other potato varieties?
Yukon Gold potatoes work well too. They have a creamier texture but crisp slightly less on the edges.
How do I prevent the slices from breaking apart?
Place chopsticks or wooden spoons on each side of the potato as cutting guides. Cut slowly and evenly.
Can I add cheese?
Yes, tuck thin slices of cheddar or parmesan between the cuts during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Why are my potatoes still hard in the center?
The potato may be too large. Choose medium-sized potatoes or add 5 more minutes of cooking time.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
A medium-bodied red like Pinot Noir, or unoaked Chardonnay if you prefer white.
🍺
Beer
Pale ale or pilsner — light enough to not overpower.
🍸
Cocktail
Classic gin and tonic with cucumber.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Hasselback potatoes were invented at Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden, in the 1940s. The thin slices increase surface area, allowing more of the potato to crisp while the connected base stays soft.
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