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:

1. Preheat Air Fryer:
   • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
2. Prepare Potatoes:
   • Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3. 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.
4. Create Seasoning Mixture:
   • In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Coat Potatoes:
   • Gently brush the seasoned olive oil mixture over each potato, ensuring the slices are well coated.
6. 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.
7. Optional Parmesan Topping:
   • If desired, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
8. Check for Doneness:
   • Check the doneness by inserting a fork or knife into the center of the potato; it should easily pierce through.
9. Serve:
   • Carefully transfer the blooming potatoes to a serving plate.
10. 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.