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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

Gentle Tummy
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 red baby potatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Garlic Butter:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic

Potato Oil Rub:

  • 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • dash pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and dry 12 baby potatoes. You can use any variety. Red potatoes are my favorite because they are the lowest on the glycemic index of all the potato varieties.
  • Add the butter and fresh garlic cloves to a small bowl. I love using my favorite stainless steel garlic press to crush the garlic quickly. Mix the butter and garlic together with a spatula until combined.
  • Grate the parmesan cheese using a zesting grater. The smaller size of the cheese shreds allows them to get between the potatoes in the air fryer.
  • Combine the oil, paprika, onion powder, and salt in a bowl and shake to combine. Cut each potato in half. Cut four diagonal score lines on the soft side of each potato half about 1/8" deep. You do not need to slice all the way into the potato. Drop the sliced potatoes into the bowl and toss with oil mixture.
  • Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil twice as wide as your air fryer basket. Fold it in half with the shiny side on the inside. The dull side is non-stick, so you'll want it on the outside. Then fold up about .5" of foil on all four edges creating a foil baking sheet that can contain the melting butter in the air fryer.
  • Spread the garlic butter in the tray using a spatula. Then sprinkle about 1 -2 teaspoons of coarse sea salt on the butter. Next, sprinkle half of the grated parmesan cheese on the butter. 
  • Place all the potato halves facing down in the tray. Scoot them all close to each other. Sprinkle with a dash of pepper. Carefully lower the tray into the air fryer. 
  • If you're using small baby potatoes, cook them for 10 minutes at 400°F. If you use larger baby potatoes, cook them for 12 minutes at 400°F.
    When the timer goes off, remove the basket from the air fryer and carefully place it on a heat-resistant surface. Sprinkle on the chopped parsley and remaining parmesan cheese. Return the basket to the air fryer and bake for 2 more minutes at 380°F. Once it's done, carefully remove the foil tray from the basket and serve!

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