This simple air fryer mashed potatoes recipes makes the perfect creamy side dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes Russets or your favorite
- ½ cup sour cream light or fat free
- 4 tablespoon butter add more if desired
- ¼ cup milk whole, 2%
- ¼ cup heavy cream optional, use more milk if needed
Instructions
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Scrub potatoes well under cold running water. Pat potatoes dry with a kitchen towel or some paper towels.
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Place potatoes in the air fryer basket. It’s easy to to get them in a single layer.
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Cook at 400 degrees F 20 minutes. Turn them over so they cook evenly. Cook another 20 minutes.
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Potatoes are done when they can be easily pierced with a knife or reach an internal temperature of 185 degrees F.
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If your potatoes need more time, continue cooking in 2 minute increments.
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When the potatoes are done, remove them from the air fryer basket and place them on a plate or cutting board to remove the skins.
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Now add them to a large bowl along with the melted butter, sour cream and a splash of the milk and cream.
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For best results, don’t add all the milk and cream at once.
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Mash potatoes with a masher until smooth. Add more milk and cream as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- I didn’t find it necessary to use parchment paper or cooking spray in the air fryer.
- There’s no need to pre-heat the air fryer for this recipe.
- There’s no need to poke holes or use foil.
- Add more or less liquid to your desire.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 76mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 772IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 0.04mg
