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Crispy Dill Pickle Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes (Whole30)

Ultra crispy and addicting air fryer smashed potatoes infused with dill pickle juice! Oven method is also included, and make sure not to skip out on the dill pickle aioli to dip these in.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried baby potatoes, air fryer potatoes, easy smashed potatoes recipe, fried smashed potatoes, how to cook baby potatoes in the air fryer, whole30 air fryer recipes, whole30 smashed potatoes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb baby potatoes
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • Water
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill minced
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Dill Pickle Aioli

  • 1/2 cup paleo mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped pickles
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add potatoes, 1 cup of pickle juice, and sea salt. Add enough water to cover the potatoes.
  • Heat over high heat to boil, then reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are simmering, make the dill pickle aioli by mixing all ingredients together. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Once the potatoes are fork tender, remove from heat, drain, then place the potatoes on a baking sheet.
  • Using a potato masher or the bottom of a mug, flatten each potato to about 1/2 inch. It's okay if they fall apart a bit.
  • Add ghee to the potatoes and gently coat on all sides, using a metal spoon to lightly scratch the surface of the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt.

Air Fryer Method

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes
  • Add the potatoes to the air fryer in a single layer. You may need to cook in 2 batches.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are crispy enough to your liking.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of pickle juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately with prepared dill pickle aioli.

Oven Method

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Leave the potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy with browned bits.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of pickle juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately with prepared dill pickle aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving - makes 6 | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg