Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes

This is how to make mashed potatoes in air fryer with sweet potatoes to serve as a side dish during the holidays or then made into crispy mashed potato balls too!

Are you wondering whether you should get another small kitchen appliance, but scared of losing counter space? We have the answer! Now you too can make these air fryer mashed potatoes and baked potatoes right at home with this 2 in 1 machine. Once you're in love and want even more air fryer recipes come back for more.

We love multi function appliances, that's why this is so convenient. You can make these with either Russet potatoes or sweet like you see here. Any brand of machine works too but we will feature one in particular here. If you have a Ninja Foodi you can use that.

With that one you can actually make pressure cooker mashed potatoes in it too. There are two lids, one for each function. For both you can achieve a fluffy inside but with air crisp the skins will be, well crispy. You wouldn't need that if you are only mashing and that is done. You could though scoop out most of it, leave a bit, and add cheese for potato skins.

Ninja Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes

Tips: My Favorite models are the Cosori or making Ninja Foodi recipes with the lid that is attached.

It is best practice to put food into a hot basket. This is how to preheat air fryer first before adding your food so it becomes as crispy as possible. For best results, here's a printable free air fryer cooking time chart here for your fridge.

When we started sharing how much we loved our new Cosori air fryer some people mentioned that they loved the idea, but didn't have the room. THIS is the answer for y'all because it has all the functions if you are looking for a multi cooker machine it's a great option.

twist the function knob to choose between all of these and land on the one you desire. Then press in Time/Temp and set those that are shown on the screen here. Press start and you're off. This is the first thing we made in it!

Ingredient notes

You are going to want a decent amount of Olive oil spray on hand to liberally coat the outside of the skins. This will keep them from burning but also crisp them nicely too. You won't use the outsides for this dish but could make potato skins with them later. If you are going to peel the skins off you don't have to add as much.

This time we are going to use few sweet potatoes but russet could be used instead for a traditional style.

Can you make mashed potatoes with sweet potatoes?

Russet or sweet potato mash is possible once you follow the following steps. It doesn't matter which type you prefer, the biggest difference will be their size.

There are two ways to do this, you can add diced or whole potatoes to the basket, spray with olive oil, add any seasonings you want and then mash air fryer sweet potato cubes with the mix ins that you want.

You will want Butter for the end result when you make them mashed. We prefer creamy Kerrygold, salted.

And you will want to add Milk or sour cream to make them creamy, add cinnamon and sugar for sweetness and/or garlic salt and sour cream for savory potatoes

Can you make these dairy free?

Absolutely. Country Crock has a great vegan plant based butter product and there are a number of dairy free milk products out there. We would choose a plain variety for best flavor.

How Long to Cook Mashed Potatoes in Air Fryer

If you are starting this way, making Air fryer baked potatoes or a batch of Sweet potatoes in air fryer to make these you don't necessarily need to coat with olive oil if you are going to peel the skins off at the end and not use them for anything else. throw them in there for about 50-60 minutes.

Serve as is or make into air fryer mashed potato balls.

How to Make Mashed Potatoes out of Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Once fork tender (a knife slides in easily into the middle), let them cool enough to handle. Scoop out the insides into a large bowl and add all your add ins. Stir enough to combine (the more you mix the gummier they will become) and enjoy immediately for best results!

Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes Recipe

By Ninja Foodi air fryer mashed potatoes are easy to do! Want both baked potatoes and sweet potato mash as a side dish, you can make both at the same time. Here's how. Prep: 5 minutes minsCook: 50 minutes minsServings: 6 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, sweet or russet, washed and dried
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk, 2% or whole, may want more to thin out

Instructions

• Clean potatoes and dry thoroughly. Prick with a fork all the way around potato.
• Generously rub outside skins with olive oil, sprinkle salt on outsides if you'd like at this time. Can leave plain too, depending on taste you're desiring.
• Put on air fryer rack or basket and set to 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Flip each one halfway through cook time.
• Remove when the insides are tender (test with a knife inserted into the middle of the largest potato) and allow to cool enough so you can hold them.
• Remove outside skins and put insides into a bowl.
• Add softened butter and beat on low with electric mixer, or use potato masher to combine well. Slowly add milk and any other seasonings you'd like.
• Sweet potato mash is great with a little cinnamon and/or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Side DishCuisine: American Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!

Kitchen questions

What can you make with leftover mashed potatoes?

Make potato cakes and place them in the basket at 370 degrees for about 6 minutes or until they're crispy brown on the outside. You can of course reheat them in a pan on low or in the microwave and serve them with steak tomorrow too.

What Can You Add to air fryer Mashed Potatoes to Make Them Taste Better?

1. Bacon bits2. Sour cream3. Lots of shredded cheeses4. Diced Chives5. Chopped Green onions6. You can even add crispy fried onions inside and on top