These Air Fryer Tornado Potatoes are a fun take on the hassleback potato recipe. This easy air fryer potato recipe uses russet potatoes that are twisted around a kabob skewer and then air fried until crispy. Your family will love this unique side dish recipe!
Are you a meat and potatoes kind of family? I’d like to say we are but we are more like a meat and pasta kind of family! I could eat pasta every night! We all love pasta, which makes it an easy go to side dish, but, my older daughter has started to love potatoes, lately! Baked potatoes, fried potatoes, french fries, all kinds of potatoes! After trying a twisted potato from a local food truck, I knew that I had to recreate them at home for her, thus the Air Fryer Tornado Potatoes were born.
What are tornado potatoes?
Tornado potatoes are potatoes that skewered and then are cut in a corkscrew pattern. They are called tornado potatoes because of the shape! You can also call them twisted potatoes.
Can you bake tornado potatoes?
You could certainly bake these potatoes, but you won’t get the same crispiness. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes, or until tender and golden brown. Make sure not to skip the microwave step. You need to lightly soften the potatoes so you can get the skewer through.
We love our air fryer and use it almost daily! It is perfect for reheating leftovers or making frozen chicken nuggets, but it also makes delicious pepperoni pizza egg rolls, cheesy corn fritters, and even french toast! But the number one thing we use our air fryer for at dinner time is air fried tacos! Seriously, these will be the best hard shell beef taco you have ever had!
Want more potato recipes?
These Air Fryer Tornado Potatoes are such a fun way to switch up your basic potato side dish recipe! Serve alongside ketchup or ranch dressing, and this makes the perfect pairing for any main course!
Air Fryer Tornado Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium sized russet or golden potatoes
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
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Place potatoes in the microwave for 1-1.5 minutes. This softens the potatoes for skewering.
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Stick skewers through the center of the potato’s long ways. Place potatoes in the center of the skewer
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With a knife, make an angled cut in a corkscrew rotation from one edge to the other cutting clear to the skewer.
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To separate, loosen the ringlets and pull outwards. Keep in mind the size of your air fryer basket. You might need to cut away excess skewer.
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Brush potatoes with oil inside and out and season with spices.
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Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 15-18 minutes.
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Remove and let cool
