What are hasselback potatoes?

Thought to have originated from Sweden, hasselback potatoes are baked potatoes which have been cut about halfway down so they fan out into thin slices when baked. They can be served as a canapé or starter with dips or as a side dish alongside a main course.

Prosciutto is uncooked, unsmoked, dry-cured ham usually served thinly sliced. It is very popular in Italy, often served as an antipasti with grissini, melon or figs - or with vegetables like peas and asparagus (a bit like my Asparagus and Parma Ham recipe). I also use it in salads, as a pizza topping, sandwich and panini filling or to saltimbocca (a famous Italian dish made with veal wrapped in prosciutto and sage). The distinct salty flavour alters depending on the region it is produced in.

Why do you make this in the air fryer and not the oven?

Much like the rest of the country (it seems), I have been intrigued by all the hype surrounding air fryers and wanted to give them a try. Whilst it will never replace my oven, I do love the way that my air fryer cooks food so much faster - saving time, energy and money. It also doesn't take up too much space as it is much smaller than a conventional oven (another reason why it is cheaper to run). Hasselback potatoes can take a while to cook in the oven, but using an air fryer speeds up the process and still produces deliciously crispy results.

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

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Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, topped with crispy Prosciutto...these delicious Hasselback potatoes make the perfect side dish

Author: Margie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 3-4 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the potatoes:

750g baby potatoes
sunflower oil
Salt

For the prosciutto:

Drizzle olive oil
4-6 rashers prosciutto

To serve:

2 spring onions, finely sliced
1-2 tbsp finely sliced chives
Dried chilli flakes, to taste (optional)
4 tbsp sour cream

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 180C.
Carefully slice the potatoes with lots of incisions, taking care to just go ¾ way through.
Brush with oil and generously season with salt.
Place in the air fryer and cook for around 30 minutes - or until golden, crisp and soft in the centre (the exact time will depend on the size of the potatoes).
Meanwhile, place a medium-sized non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Add the prosciutto in a single layer and fry for a couple of minutes on each side until crispy. Remove from the pan and set onto a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain off any excess oil.
To serve: tip the warm potatoes onto a plate, crumble over the crispy prosciutto and sprinkle with the spring onions, chives and dried chilli flakes, if wished. Serve with the sour cream to dip.

Find it online: https://desertislanddishes.co/air-fryer-hasselback-potatoes/