AIR FRYER BLOOMING POTATO
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Sour cream and chopped chives, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Potatoes:
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Cut Blooming Potato:
- Slice a thin layer from the bottom of each potato to create a stable base. Place a potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons to prevent cutting through. Make thin, parallel cuts across the potato, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
- Create Seasoning Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Potatoes:
- Gently brush the seasoned olive oil mixture over each potato, ensuring the slices are well coated.
- Air Fry Blooming Potatoes:
- Place the prepared potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy on the edges and tender in the center.
- Optional Parmesan Topping:
- If desired, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Check for Doneness:
- Check the doneness by inserting a fork or knife into the center of the potato; it should easily pierce through.
- Serve:
- Carefully transfer the blooming potatoes to a serving plate.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives. Serve the air-fried blooming potatoes immediately while they are hot and crispy.
Nutrition Information (per serving): Note: Nutrition values may vary based on specific ingredients used and serving sizes.
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
Intensity Level: Moderate
These air fryer blooming potatoes are a delightful side dish, visually appealing and bursting with flavor.
