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This recipe for crispy air fryer potatoes is simple and finished within 20 minutes. Using oil, seasonings and golden potatoes, the air fryer makes crispy potatoes that are a perfect side dish or breakfast side. Compliant with paleo and whole30 diets. 

This recipe for crispy air fryer potatoes is simple and finished within 20 minutes. Using oil, seasonings and golden potatoes, the air fryer makes crispy potatoes that are a perfect side dish or breakfast side. Compliant with paleo and whole30 diets. 

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about all things Air Fryer.  I definitely fell in love with this mystical kitchen appliance and wouldn’t trade it for the world.

I’ve even upgraded my kitchen to the Ninja Foodi which is an Air Fryer and pressure cooker all in one!  Check out my review of it HERE. 

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One thing I really love about the pressure cooker and air fryer is that I use it to make the most SIMPLE foods.  I cook rice, eggs and even potatoes in my contraption.

This is a good thing because potatoes are probably in my top 5 favorite foods.  I make a batch of crispy air fryer potatoes at least once a week and use them for breakfast and as a healthy potato side dish for meals.  

It comes in handy when I am eating paleo or Whole30. 

This recipe for crispy air fryer potatoes is simple and finished within 20 minutes. Using oil, seasonings and golden potatoes, the air fryer makes crispy potatoes that are a perfect side dish or breakfast side. Compliant with paleo and whole30 diets. 

How do you cook potatoes in an airfryer?

  • After washing your potatoes, dice them into cubes about 1/2 inch all the way around.
  • Toss them in oil and whatever seasoning you enjoy. Salt, pepper and garlic powder is the usual around here as it is simple and still adds a lot of flavor. 
  • Heat up your Air Fryer to 400 and add your seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes making sure to flip (or shake) every 7 minutes or so to make sure the potatoes cook evenly

How do you fry potatoes in an air fryer?

This is a common misconception.  An air fryer is a convection oven which means it uses hot circulating air to cook your food.  Frying is a cooking method where your food is submerged in oil to be cooked.  The Air fryer is cooking your food with hot air instead of oil but producing a similar texture.  

So, your potatoes aren’t deep fried in oil, but they are air fried.

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How do I make crispy fries in my Airfryer?

To make crispy fries in an airfryer, make sure that you are using an oil that can withstand higher heat temperatures.  I use avocado oil because it is a healthy fat to cook in high heat temperatures. 

Also make sure your potatoes are evenly coated with oil but not with too much! A thin layer does the trick. 

How long do you air fry potato?

Usually 1 pound of diced potato will take about 20 minutes to cook at 375-400. 

It helps if all the pieces of potato are the same size AND that you are flipping a few times through the cooking process. 

How do I reheat air fryer potatoes?

To reheat air fryer potatoes, I place them back in the basket and cook at 325 for about 15 minutes making sure I am flipping them half way through. 

Can you Air Fry a Sweet Potato?

Yes!  You can absolutely cook a sweet potato in your air fryer.  Air fryer sweet potatoes are cooked exactly the same way as in the recipe below if you swap your potatoes. 

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

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This recipe for crispy air fryer potatoes is simple and finished within 20 minutes. Using oil, seasonings and golden potatoes, the air fryer makes crispy potatoes that are a perfect side dish or breakfast side. Compliant with paleo and whole30 diets. 

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This recipe for crispy air fryer potatoes is simple and finished within 20 minutes. Using oil, seasonings and golden potatoes, the air fryer makes crispy potatoes that are a perfect side dish or breakfast side. Compliant with paleo and whole30 diets. 

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

  • Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: side, potato, side dish
  • Method: air fryer, airfryer
  • Cuisine: dinner, side, starch
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This recipe for crispy air fryer potatoes is simple and finished within 20 minutes. Using oil, seasonings and golden potatoes, the air fryer makes crispy potatoes that are a perfect side dish or breakfast side. Compliant with paleo and whole30 diets. 

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Golden Potatoes
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

Dice your potatoes into 1/2 inch thick cubes.  Try to make them similar in size so they all cook up evenly.

In a large bowl, toss your potatoes with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika until evenly coated.

Place in air fryer basket and set the timer to 20 minutes and the temperature to 400.

Half way through the cooking cycle, toss potatoes and rotate so they cook even.

Remove crispy roasted potatoes from the air fryer basket and serve.

Notes

Any potato can be used in this recipe including, sweet potato, russet potato or red potatoes.

Feel free to use any seasoning you like as a swap for salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 68
  • Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Protein: 0

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

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You can use your instant pot or electric pressure cooker to make the perfect spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a low carb or keto subsititute for pasta that is great for paleo or whole30, too!

You can use your instant pot or electric pressure cooker to make the perfect spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a low carb or keto subsititute for pasta that is great for paleo or whole30, too!

The first time I cooked spaghetti squash I was amazed.  It is still amazing to me that there is a vegetable out there that cooks in strands like that. Truly beautiful!

I started to use spaghetti squash a lot more in my recipes, especially when I was completing a round of Whole30. When I would cook it, I cooked it in the oven which isn’t really hard, but it did take a lot more time.

Thank goodness the instant pot stepped in and made life so much easier for a lot of recipes. With the instant pot, you’re able to cook things that would take a long time so much quicker.  The result is tender food without having to babysit it.  

Essentially it does what a slow cooker or crock pot does, but MUCH faster. Who doesn’t want that?

I started making my spaghetti squash in the instant pot and it actually caused me to make even MORE spaghetti squash as time went on.

 

Is spaghetti squash keto or low carb?

Spaghetti squash is highly recommended if you’re looking to lower your carb intake or even just to get more vegetables and fiber into your life.

  • Serving: 1 cup
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrate: 7g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Net Carbs: 5.5g per cup

How long do you cook spaghetti squash in a pressure cooker or instant pot?

The length of time to cook a spaghetti squash in a pressure cooker varies.

I always start with 8 minutes on manual HIGH pressure so that the “noodles” are a little bit al dente or chewy.  

If you desire a texture that is much softer, cook for 10 minutes on manual HIGH pressure. 

How long does cooked spaghetti squash last? 

Cooked spaghetti squash will keep fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Whole uncooked spaghetti squash can be kept outside the fridge for up to 4 weeks. 

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

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You can use your instant pot or electric pressure cooker to make the perfect spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a low carb or keto subsititute for pasta that is great for paleo or whole30, too!

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You can use your instant pot or electric pressure cooker to make the perfect spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a low carb or keto subsititute for pasta that is great for paleo or whole30, too!

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

  • Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 cups
  • Category: pasta, low carb, vegetable, sides
  • Method: instant pot, pressure cooker
  • Cuisine: american
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Description

You can use your instant pot or electric pressure cooker to make the perfect spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a low carb or keto subsititute for pasta that is great for paleo or whole30, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Using a small but sharp knife (paring knife) cut through the center of the spaghetti squash. You can cut it lengthwise or width wise depending on the size and how much room you have in your pressure cooker.
  2. Using a spoon, scrape out all the seeds in the spaghetti squash.
  3. Place trivet at the bottom of the instant pot and add spaghetti squash pieces. Do not force them in and make sure they fit without touching the lid.
  4. Add one cup of water to the bottom of the instant pot.
  5. Set on manual HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.
  6. Use the quick release valve once cooking is finished to release all pressure quickly.
  7. Remove spaghetti squash, let cool enough to use a spoon to scrape out the “pasta”

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 31
  • Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 7
  • Fiber: 1.5
  • Protein: 0

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Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

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These creamy horseradish mashed potatoes add a great kick to a classic side dish using prepared horseradish. This recipe can be made on the stovetop or in your instant pot.

These creamy horseradish mashed potatoes add a great kick to a classic side dish using prepared horseradish. This recipe can be made on the stovetop or in your instant pot. #whole30 #paleo #sidedish

Recently I made a great Bloody Mary recipe that came out amazing especially considering that I never thought myself to be a fan of them.  I did have to buy some prepared horseradish for it which I will admit is something I never actually purchased before.

Since I had this full bottle on hand, I wondered what else I could do with it until I had the thought to make a sauce or even add it to mashed potatoes.  When I looked up if horseradish mashed potatoes were a thing, I wasn’t surprised to see it was because they are delicious!

What is Horseradish?

It is a root vegetable used as a spice. The plant is probably native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. It is popular worldwide. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall, and is cultivated primarily for its large, white, tapered root. Wikipedia

What is Prepared Horseradish?

Prepared horseradish is the root vegetable grated small and mixed with a mixture of salt and vinegar to preserve it.  This is how it is usually sold in the store and will last a while in the fridge.

 

Can I make horseradish mashed potatoes in the instant pot?

Horseradish mashed potatoes can be made in the instant pot. Instead of boiling your chopped potatoes, place them on the trivet or rack of the instant pot, add one cup of water and cook on manual HIGH for 20 minutes.  When finished, drain the water out of the potatoes and add back into instant pot to mix everything together.

These creamy horseradish mashed potatoes add a great kick to a classic side dish using prepared horseradish. This recipe can be made on the stovetop or in your instant pot.

Can I make whole30 horseradish mashed potatoes?

Horseradish mashed potatoes can be made whole30 by:

  • Making sure your horseradish does not have non-compliant ingredients
  • Use ghee instead of butter
  • Swap out milk for coconut milk. Almond milk can be used, but make sure it does not have a sweet taste or any vanilla flavoring

Pro Tips and Tricks

  • Use golden potatoes for this recipe as they cook faster and are naturally more creamy and buttery
  • Feel free to keep the skins on or off
  • For best results, use a potato masher for a rustic chunky result

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Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

These creamy horseradish mashed potatoes add a great kick to a classic side dish using prepared horseradish. This recipe can be made on the stovetop or in your instant pot. #whole30 #paleo #sidedish

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These creamy horseradish mashed potatoes add a great kick to a classic side dish using prepared horseradish. This recipe can be made on the stovetop or in your instant pot. #whole30 #paleo #sidedish

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

  • Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: side dish, side
  • Method: stove top or instant pot
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These creamy horseradish mashed potatoes add a great kick to a classic side dish using prepared horseradish. This recipe can be made on the stovetop or in your instant pot.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Peel your potatoes (if you want to) and chop them into 2” pieces
  2. Add them to a large pot and fill with water until it comes up to 1” above the potatoes. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
  3. Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender but not completely mushy. This will take about 20 minutes.
  4. Drain potatoes and add them back into the pot they cooked in.
  5. Add ghee or butter, milk of choice, horseradish, pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder
  6. For best results use a hand masher or a hand mixer making sure not to over mix. Over mixing can cause the potatoes to overdevelop their starches creating a gummy glue like texture.
  7. Check your seasonings and adjust
  8. Enjoy hot

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 104
  • Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 13
  • Protein: 1

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Valerie Skinner is a Whole30 approved personal chef & recipe developer that bridges the gap between healthy eating and busy lives by providing simple healthy meals and recipes for you and your family.Charleston Personal Chef Thyme and JOY

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