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Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes

Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes (TikTok Style)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • Optional: ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • Optional: fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry potatoes.
  2. Place chopsticks on each side and slice thinly without cutting through.
  3. Mix butter, oil, garlic, and seasonings.
  4. Brush mixture generously over potatoes and between slices.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  6. Cook 15 minutes.
  7. Brush again and increase temperature to 400°F.
  8. Cook additional 10–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. Add cheese during last few minutes if desired.
  10. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use chopsticks to avoid slicing through.
  • Brush butter mixture twice for deeper flavor.
  • Medium potatoes cook more evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd basket.