I Tried Viral TikTok Potato Recipes Using An Air Fryer • Tasty

Summary

In this fun and engaging video, Jasmine explores three popular TikTok potato recipes: potato stacks, potato accordions, and smashed roasted potatoes. Using an air fryer for a healthier twist, Jasmine tests each recipe to achieve the perfect crispiness. The potato stacks are layered and crispy on the outside with a soft inside, the potato accordions are a unique twist but offer similar results, and the smashed roasted potatoes are crispy and delicious with minimal preparation. Jasmine and her boyfriend taste test each recipe, sharing their favorites, with the smashed roasted potatoes coming out on top for their simplicity and crispy texture.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jasmine loves crispy potatoes and has been experimenting with air fryer potato recipes from TikTok.
• 😀 The first recipe is potato stacks, made with Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, thyme, Parmesan/cheddar, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt.
• 😀 Jasmine uses a mandoline to slice the potatoes thinly and pat them dry to aid crispiness.
• 😀 The potato slices are stacked and inserted onto soaked skewers to prevent burning in the air fryer.
• 😀 The air fryer is set at 350°F for 20 minutes, with a halfway check to ensure the crispiness is achieved.
• 😀 The final result: golden crispy edges, soft interior, but not the crispiest of potatoes—Jasmine’s boyfriend prefers them more crispy, like fries.
• 😀 The second recipe, potato accordions, involves cutting potatoes into thin vertical and diagonal slices using chopsticks to avoid cutting through the entire potato.
• 😀 The potato accordions are brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt, and skewered before being air fried at 380°F for 25 minutes.
• 😀 Jasmine makes a dipping sauce with mayonnaise, oyster sauce, black pepper, and fresh parsley for the potato accordions.
• 😀 The accordion-style potatoes are similar to the stacks but in a different shape, with Jasmine preferring the stacks for their moistness and crispiness.
• 😀 The last recipe is smashed roasted potatoes, where small potatoes are boiled until fork-tender, then smashed and air fried to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior.
• 😀 The smashed roasted potatoes are cooked at 380°F for 25 minutes, with the skins becoming delightfully crispy. Jasmine favors these for their ease and convenience.
• 😀 Jasmine’s favorite recipe ultimately turns out to be the smashed roasted potatoes, while her boyfriend prefers the potato stacks due to their moisture and flavor.

Q & A

What is the main goal of Jasmine's air fryer potato recipes?

The main goal is to achieve crispy potatoes without deep frying or baking, using the air fryer to create a golden, crispy exterior while maintaining a soft and tender interior.

What kind of potatoes does Jasmine use for the first recipe, the potato stacks?

Jasmine uses Yukon Gold potatoes for the potato stacks, which are known for their smooth texture and golden color.

Why is Jasmine cautious when using the mandoline slicer?

Jasmine is cautious because she previously injured her finger while using the mandoline, so she emphasizes the importance of using the guard to avoid injury.

How does Jasmine ensure the potato slices are dry before cooking?

Jasmine uses a cloth to pat the potato slices dry after slicing them to remove excess moisture. This helps speed up the crisping process when air frying.

What method does Jasmine use to keep the potato stacks intact in the air fryer?

Jasmine uses skewers to hold the potato stacks together in the air fryer, soaking the skewers overnight to prevent them from burning.

How does Jasmine test the potato accordion recipe in the air fryer?

Jasmine cuts the potatoes into rectangular blocks, slices them in an accordion pattern using chopsticks for guidance, and then air fries them while fanning them out on skewers to ensure air circulates between the layers.

What dipping sauce does Jasmine prepare for the potato accordion recipe?

Jasmine prepares a dipping sauce made of mayonnaise, oyster sauce, black pepper, and fresh parsley.

What are the key ingredients in the smashed roasted potatoes recipe?

The key ingredients for smashed roasted potatoes include small potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme.

How does Jasmine smash the potatoes for the smashed roasted potatoes recipe?

Jasmine boils the potatoes until fork-tender, then uses the bottom of a glass to smash them to about half an inch thick on a cutting board before air frying them.

Which potato recipe does Jasmine ultimately prefer, and why?

Jasmine prefers the smashed roasted potatoes because they are easy to prepare, have a crispy exterior, and a soft, fluffy interior, making them a perfect balance of taste, texture, and convenience.