Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes

A plate of golden brown accordion potatoes garnished with chopped parsley served on a white plate with a soft gray background.

5 from 1 vote

Accordion potatoes are a fun and crispy side dish made right in the air fryer. Sliced into a unique pattern and lightly seasoned they cook up golden brown with a satisfying crunch. These potatoes are a great option when you want something a little different that still uses everyday ingredients.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Accordion Potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 17

Total Time 27

Servings

Calories 221kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
1½ tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

Peel potatoes and rinse well them under cold water. Pat potatoes dry using a paper towel.
Using a sharp knife, Cut potatoes in about a quarter, to a half inch slices.
Place potato slices on a cutting board with chopsticks on each side of potato slice to prevent cutting through the potato slice. Cut potato on one side.
Flip the potato slices over and cut the other side diagonally to create an accordion shape.
Immerse potato slices completely in a large bowl of cold water and let sit for 20 minutes.
Drain water and pat potatoes dry using a paper towel.
Place potato slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Using a silicone basting brush, coat the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt to taste.
Preheat the air fryer at 390 degrees for 5 minutes. (you can do this during the last 5 minutes of soak time).
Place air fryer basket in the air fryer for a 10 minute cooking time. Remove basket from the air fryer and flip potato slices over. Continue to cook for 7 minutes, or until potato slices are golden brown

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