Description
Creamy, cheesy air fryer scalloped potatoes deliver ultimate comfort with minimal effort. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes bathed in rich sauce create a golden-brown masterpiece you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer and set the temperature to 350°F, ensuring even heating for optimal potato cooking.
- Create a flavor-packed cream blend by whisking together heavy cream, garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika until thoroughly combined.
- Arrange a base layer of thinly sliced onions in an air fryer-safe round dish, followed by a neat arrangement of potato slices.
- Drizzle half the cream mixture over the potato layer, ensuring even distribution and then sprinkle a generous portion of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Continue building subsequent layers by repeating the potato, cream, and cheese process, strategically placing small butter pieces on the top layer to enhance richness.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning, then position in the preheated air fryer for 25-30 minutes until potatoes reach tender perfection.
- Uncover the foil during the final cooking stage, allowing the surface to transform into a golden, crispy texture that promises delightful crunch.
- Remove from air fryer and permit a brief resting period, enabling the dish to set and flavors to meld before serving these irresistible scalloped potatoes.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture and crispy edges.
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure even cooking and consistent layers.
- Reduce cream and add milk for a lighter version without compromising rich flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like Gruyère or Parmesan for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg