Description
These Air-Fryer Tornado Potatoes are a fun and crispy snack made from spirally sliced russet potatoes seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, they offer a deliciously crunchy treat that’s perfect for gatherings or a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Skewer Preparation: Insert a long wooden or metal skewer lengthwise through the center of each potato, ensuring it goes in straight for even slicing.
- Spiral Slicing: Holding the skewer firmly, use a sharp knife to cut the potato in a continuous spiral motion, rotating the potato as you slice from one end to the other. Carefully stretch the potato along the skewer to create evenly spaced spirals.
- Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to form the seasoning blend.
- Season Potatoes: Brush or rub the seasoning mixture evenly over each spiraled potato, making sure to get seasoning between all the layers of the spiral for full flavor.
- Air Fryer Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure it’s ready for cooking.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place each skewered and seasoned potato in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spaced out and do not touch, so air circulates well.
- Air-Frying Process: Air-fry the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, turning each one halfway through the cooking time to make sure they become golden brown and evenly crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, optionally sprinkle the potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and chili flakes before serving for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife for clean spiral cuts to avoid breaking the potato layers.
- Adjust chili flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Make sure potatoes are dry before seasoning to help the seasoning stick better.
- Different air fryer models might require slight time adjustments; check potatoes for crispiness.
- Serve immediately for the best crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Tornado potatoes, air fryer potatoes, spiral potatoes, crispy potatoes, snack, appetizer
