Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If your air fryer smashed potatoes keep coming out soft, pale, or soggy — this video is for you.
I broke down the food science behind every failure point so you know exactly what to fix and why it works. No guesswork, no "just trust the recipe" — real technique you can apply every time.
🥔 What you'll learn:
* How long to actually boil before air frying
* The correct smash thickness for maximum crispiness
* Why surface moisture destroys your crunch
* The two-stage temperature method for deep golden colour
* Why overcrowding the basket kills your results
Get the recipe: cookingwithanadi.com/recipes/air-fryer-smashed-potatoes-recipe
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 — Why Your Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Are Underwhelming
0:18 — Mistake #1: Potato choice
1:23 — Mistake #2: Not cooking the potatoes properly
2:35 — Mistake #3: Not smashing the potatoes properly
3:22 — Mistake #4: Not seasoning the potatoes properly
4:03 — Mistake #5: Overcrowding
4:49 — Recap and final result
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Air Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes: youtu.be/BQxNyNl3c6s
Air Fryer Korean Tofu: youtu.be/tpADgOgjbKo
Air Fryer Venezuelan Leftover Rice Fritters: youtu.be/XmOZ6DFlx2k
My air fryer mistakes you should avoid: youtu.be/4R0ZaurwBjw
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If your air fryer smashed potatoes keep coming out soft, pale, or soggy — this video is for you.
I broke down the food science behind every failure point so you know exactly what to fix and why it works. No guesswork, no "just trust the recipe" — real technique you can apply every time.
🥔 What you'll learn:
* How long to actually boil before air frying
* The correct smash thickness for maximum crispiness
* Why surface moisture destroys your crunch
* The two-stage temperature method for deep golden colour
* Why overcrowding the basket kills your results
Get the recipe: cookingwithanadi.com/recipes/air-fryer-smashed-potatoes-recipe
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 — Why Your Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Are Underwhelming
0:18 — Mistake #1: Potato choice
1:23 — Mistake #2: Not cooking the potatoes properly
2:35 — Mistake #3: Not smashing the potatoes properly
3:22 — Mistake #4: Not seasoning the potatoes properly
4:03 — Mistake #5: Overcrowding
4:49 — Recap and final result
🔔 Subscribe for weekly technique-first cooking videos.
ALSO WATCH:
How to Steam Baby Potatoes in the Instant Pot: youtu.be/Q2TmCjRToUM
Air Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes: youtu.be/BQxNyNl3c6s
Air Fryer Korean Tofu: youtu.be/tpADgOgjbKo
Air Fryer Venezuelan Leftover Rice Fritters: youtu.be/XmOZ6DFlx2k
My air fryer mistakes you should avoid: youtu.be/4R0ZaurwBjw
PRODUCTS USED:
Cosori air fryer: geni.us/fhQwz8
Instant Pot: geni.us/YjpW
Cutting board: geni.us/WNBR8to
Chef's knife: geni.us/PmwSRZ1
Ground pepper: geni.us/VYAAf
Olive oil: geni.us/I1lkIlZ
Basting brush: geni.us/Q82T
Baking sheet: geni.us/jVStL0
Colander: geni.us/q4NET
Butter block: geni.us/fG0LGRx
Parchment paper: geni.us/uSnDeEg
Ramekins: geni.us/WAqT
Salt: geni.us/UAzgAt9
Salt crock: geni.us/UAzgAt9
Flexible spatula: geni.us/EELjAtB
Fish spatula: geni.us/XCWS
👨🍳 If you’re new here:
I’m Anadi, and I help home cooks get restaurant-style results in a small home kitchen. If you want more recipes like this, hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next bowl.
Subscribe for more cooking tips: youtube.com/@CookingwithAnadi?sub_confirmation=1
Sign up to my newsletter so you never miss out a new recipe released on my website: cookingwithanadi.com
Free guides to help make cooking more fun than ever before: cookingwithanadi.com/resources
JOIN THE CHANNEL: cutt.ly/jWimruu
VISIT MY AMAZON SHOP: amazon.ca/shop/cookingwithanadi
Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, but the links above contain affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. Please click on them to help support me and my channel at no additional cost to you! My opinions of these products are entirely my own.
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