Air Fryer Mini Hasselback Potatoes
These Air Fryer Mini Hasselback Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy in the centre, and packed with flavour from garlic, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil. Made with baby potatoes and cooked until golden in the air fryer, they’re an easy side dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Love easy potato recipes? Try my Easy Potato Bake With Cream, Air Fryer Roasted Canned Potatoes or My Best Crispy Bottom Potatoes.
Air Fryer Mini Hasselback Potatoes Recipe at a Glance
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
Total Time: 30–40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Difficulty: Easy
Main Ingredients: Baby potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, lemon, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Technique: Making hasselback cuts in baby potatoes, coating them with a garlic rosemary glaze, air frying until crispy and golden, and brushing with extra glaze halfway through cooking.
Air fryer hasselback baby potatoes
These Air Fryer Mini Hasselback Potatoes have become one of my favourite potato side dishes whenever I want something that feels a little more special than standard roasted potatoes. I’ve made them countless times for family dinners, barbecues, and holiday meals because they’re simple to prepare but always look impressive on the table.
What I love most is the texture. The thin hasselback slices create dozens of crispy golden edges while the centres stay soft and fluffy. After testing this recipe multiple times, I found that baby potatoes work particularly well because they cook quickly in the air fryer and develop the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness.
The combination of garlic, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil adds plenty of flavour, but the real star is the air fryer. It creates irresistibly crispy edges while keeping the centres soft, fluffy, and perfectly cooked.
Watch how to make it
Why this recipe works
- Extra Crispy Edges: The hasselback cuts create dozens of crispy golden edges while keeping the centres soft and fluffy.
- Ready in 30 Minute: A quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, entertaining, and holiday meals.
- Simple Pantry Ingredients: Made with everyday ingredients that are easy to find at any supermarket.
- Packed with Flavour: Fresh garlic, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil add delicious flavour to every bite.
- Perfect for Entertaining: These mini hasselback potatoes look impressive on the table but require very little effort.
- Tested and Reliable: All my potato recipes are tested by me before posting to ensure they work exactly as written.
Ingredients you’ll need
This recipe comes together with a handful of simple ingredients that create crispy, flavour-packed potatoes.
Baby Potatoes
Baby potatoes are ideal for hasselback potatoes because they cook quickly and develop crispy edges while staying fluffy inside. Chat potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, baby white potatoes, and small russet potatoes all work well.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Helps the potatoes become golden and crispy while carrying the flavours of the garlic, herbs, and seasonings.
Garlic
Fresh garlic adds savoury flavour and infuses the potatoes as they cook.
Fresh Rosemary
Adds an earthy, aromatic flavour that pairs perfectly with roasted potatoes.
Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice
Bring brightness and balance to the richness of the olive oil.
Ground Cumin
Adds subtle warmth and depth of flavour without overpowering the other ingredients.
Salt and Pepper
Essential for enhancing the flavour of the potatoes and seasonings.
Refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make hasselback potatoes in air fryer
Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside while you prepare the potatoes.
Step 2: Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them widthways into fan-like slices about 3mm–4mm thick, making sure not to cut all the way through.
Step 3: Place the potatoes in a large roasting dish. Brush about two-thirds of the glaze over each potato, ensuring it seeps into the cuts for maximum flavour. Reserve the remaining glaze for halfway through cooking.
Step 4: Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket and arrange them in a single layer. For best results, do not stack the potatoes. Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes. Brush the potatoes with the remaining glaze. Continue cooking for a further 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and cooked through. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and your air fryer model.
How to store
Store Leftovers: Place leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat: To reheat, place the leftover baked potatoes in the air fryer at 400ºF (200ºC) for 10-15 minutes, or until thoroughly warmed. If you’re concerned about the potatoes browning too much or burning, consider lowering the temperature slightly or wrapping them in foil.
Make Ahead Tips: Prepare the potatoes as per the recipe, allow them to cool completely, and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For optimal freshness and taste, use them within 2 days.
Recipe FAQ’s
How long to cook Hasselback potatoes in an air fryer?
Hasselback potatoes take about 20–30 minutes in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C). The exact cooking time depends on the size of your potatoes and your air fryer model. Smaller baby potatoes will cook faster, while larger potatoes may need a few extra minutes until they are golden, crispy, and tender in the centre.
How do you make Hasselback potatoes crispy in the air fryer?
For crispy air fryer Hasselback potatoes, avoid overcrowding the basket and arrange the potatoes in a single layer so hot air can circulate around each potato. Cutting thin slices also helps create more crispy edges, while brushing with oil allows the potatoes to brown beautifully.
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Air Fryer Mini Hasselback Potatoes
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare Glaze: In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside while you prepare the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them widthways into fan-like slices about 3mm–4mm thick, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Brush with Glaze: Place the potatoes in a large roasting dish. Brush about two-thirds of the glaze over each potato, ensuring it seeps into the cuts for maximum flavour. Reserve the remaining glaze for halfway through cooking.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket and arrange them in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches. For best results, do not stack the potatoes.
- Cook: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes. Open the basket and brush the potatoes with the remaining glaze, allowing it to seep between the slices. Continue cooking for a further 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy, golden, and cooked through. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and your air fryer model.
Mini anything is the best – even potatoes! These look perfect!
Hi Melissa! Thanks so much! I agree with you 100% 😀 Especially potatoes, so crispy and golden, perfect to enjoy with dinner right?! x
These hasselback potatoes look stunning! and that extra virgin olive oil glaze is off the hook! love this recipe
Hi Albert, thanks so much! The glaze pairs perfectly and makes these potatoes extra crispy and delicious! 🙂