Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes {Creamy Delicious!}
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We love air fryer cheesy scalloped potatoes and so will you! You saw our technique here first! Air frying this popular holiday side dish is perfect for 2-3 people. These portions are perfect for smaller servings. It’s like an easy air fryer potatoes au gratin with extra cheese!
Can you make scalloped potatoes in the air fryer?
The answer is definitely yes. We’ve tested our technique so many times and figured out how to get the texture of the sliced potatoes perfect.
We don’t like raw or crunchy potatoes so our technique can allow you to cook the potatoes first. This is a technique that we created here first.
Why are my air fryer scalloped potatoes still hard or firm?
- Make sure to slice the potatoes very thin! This will allow the potatoes to cook all the way through with this air fryer method. The hot circulating air will crisp the potatoes quick so you want to sliced thin to cook as quick as possible.
- Don’t leave too many potato slices exposed above the heavy cream. Push the slices down into the cream so that the potatoes can cook in the cream.
- Use starchy potatoes like russets and gold potato varieties. These cook tender and soft. Do not use waxy potatoes like red potatoes. We discuss this in more detail below.
Video: Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Tips on how to make scalloped potatoes in the air fryer.
- Slice potatoes thin. Like we mentioned above make sure to slice your potatoes thin. Thick cut potato slices won’t cook all the way though in the air fryer.
- Consistent, even slices. When slicing your potatoes make sure they are evenly cut. This will allow the whole batch to cook evenly and at the same time. Avoid having a mixture of thin and thick cut potatoes.
- Don’t use too many potatoes or overcrowd the pan. Our recipe is for a smaller batch to about 3 medium potatoes is more than enough. If you use too many potatoes and overcrowd the pan, the potatoes won’t cook evenly.
- Allow the potatoes to cool. As the scalloped potatoes cool, the sauce will thicken more and become creamier.
Bucket-style Baking Pan
These bucket-style baking cake pans are perfect for this recipe. They are often found in air fryer accessory kits, but you can buy just the pan here. The handles make it much easier to take out of basket style air fryers.
Best Potatoes for Scalloped Potatoes?
We prefer using russet, gold, white or similar potatoes. These variety of potatoes are more starchy and will help thicken the sauce. Also, these potatoes will cook tender and delicious. Avoid using a waxy fleshed potato like red potatoes for this recipe. They don’t cook down to a tender enough texture. Waxy potatoes always end up hard after cooking. Here a good potato guide. Hope you enjoy our air fryer potatoes au gratin recipe!
Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (454 g) potatoes , washed and dried (about 3 medium potatoes)
- oil spray
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt , or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
- 1/2 cup (57 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Peel and slice potatoes thin and spray oil evenly over the potatoes.
- Spray the inside bottom and sides of the 7-inch accessory bucket cake pan with oil. Lay the potato slices in a neat stack with their edges aligned vertically into the prepared bucket pan. Fan the potatoes out if there is room after they are in the bucket pan. Place the the pan into the Air Fryer.
- Air Fry at 360°F/180°C for an initial 18 minutes.
- While potatoes are air frying make the cream mixture: combine heavy cream, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- After the potatoes have air fried for the initial 18 minutes, pour the cream mixture over the potatoes. Spread cream over potatoes and gently press the potatoes down to help them settle into the cream.
- Air Fry the potatoes again with the cream mixture at reduced temperature of 300°F/150°C for 15-18 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes. Air Fry at 300°F/150°C for additional 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Allow potatoes to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).
Video
Nutrition Information per Serving
What to serve with air fryer scalloped potatoes?
- Air Fryer Turkey with Gravy
- Stuffed turkey breast in the air fryer
- Air fried Lemon pepper turkey breast
- Juicy Pork tenderloin
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8 Comments on “Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes {Creamy Delicious!}”
This is probably my favorite air fryer recipe I’ve ever made. This is just perfect for Thanksgiving.
Made this tonight and really enjoyed it, thank you.
Can you use milk instead of cream ty vicky
Hi victoria, milk won’t work because the potatoes won’t be as creamy. The potatoes needs the higher fat content found in cream.
I simply couldn’t use milk so I subbed chicken broth and thickened it up with corn starch. Worked out very well and everyone loved the potatoes!
There’s so much flavor in this potato recipe. It’s amazingly good. I’m totally making this for Thanksgiving.
These scalloped potatoes have so much flavor. It’s cheesy and creamy. The kids are going crazy for these.
I added mushrooms and they turned out great! The pan you suggested was so awesome and easy to use. Can’t wait to make these for the holidays.