These tinned roasties were so easy to make – and so delicious (Image: Nicola Roy)
This , many people will be ditching their ovens in favour of the when it comes to cooking dinner.
Speedy, healthy and more , it’s no wonder that they’ve become a staple in so many households over the past couple of years.
And if you’re on roast potato duty this year, why not try something a little more unique by grabbing a 38p tin of potatoes from and whipping up a batch of delicious crunchy spuds in your air fryer?
Whether eaten as part of your Christmas dinner or simply as a festive snack, I first tried this last year and was blown away at how simple – yet tasty – it was.
Affordable, easy and ready in less than 30 minutes – what’s not to love?
The air fryer roasties were so crispy and delicious (Image: Nicola Roy)
To begin, I drained the tin of new potatoes and halved each one. I then boiled them for about five minutes – since they were canned, they were already quite soft, making slicing easier and reducing the cooking time, the reports.
I then drained the pan’s contents into a colander, giving the potatoes a good toss and allowing them to steam for a few minutes. At this point, I was filled with dread that my attempt would be a flop.
Most roast potato recipes call for Maris Piper potatoes due to their fluffier texture, which gives roasties their signature crunch. These new potatoes didn’t seem to fluff up much, but I tried not to let this put me off.
Fluffing up the potatoes is key to making sure they have that crunch (Image: Nicola Roy)
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After they had steamed for a bit, I returned them to the pot and mixed in a tablespoon of oil, along with some salt and pepper for taste. Then it was time to pop them in the air fryer.
is quite small, but perfect for a one-person household. If you have a larger one, you could certainly whip up a bigger batch – perhaps even enough to accompany your Christmas dinner.
The key thing to remember is not to overcrowd the basket and ensure the potatoes are spread out for even cooking. I then cooked them at 190C for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Being completely honest, I wasn’t expecting much when I went to check on them but was pleasantly surprised to find they had crisped up nicely, and I was eager for them to finish so I could tuck in.
The crunch was simply out of this world and they were brillaint for snacking on. I was too eager to eat them to bother with any toppings – and they were fantastic just as they were – but they’d pair well with a bit of gravy or perhaps some leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. Imagine loaded fries, but swap the fries for roasties.
These are set to become a festive snack staple in my household and I’m already looking forward to whipping up another batch this Christmas.