Air-Fryer Tornado Potatoes (Printable View)

Spiral potatoes seasoned and air-fried for a crispy, fun snack or side. Quick, flavorful, and vegetarian friendly.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Pierce each potato lengthwise with a long wooden or metal skewer, ensuring the skewer runs through the center.
02 - Rotate each potato while slicing with a sharp knife in a spiral fashion from one end to the other. Carefully stretch the potato along the skewer to space out the spirals evenly.
03 - Combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Brush or rub the seasoning blend generously over the spiraled potatoes, making sure it gets into all crevices.
05 - Set the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes to warm up.
06 - Arrange skewered potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Air-fry for 20 to 25 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the potatoes turn golden and crispy.
07 - If desired, sprinkle cooked potatoes with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and chili flakes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fun and visually impressive snack or side
  • Made healthier with air frying and minimum oil
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  • For extra crispiness, soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes after slicing then pat dry
  • Can be made gluten-free and vegan by omitting Parmesan or using dairy-free cheese
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  • For a flavor twist, swap in sweet potatoes or add extra spices to the seasoning mix
  • Make sure to space the spirals evenly on the skewers so they crisp up perfectly in the air fryer
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