Air Fryer Crispy Hasselback Potatoes

Ingredients

4 medium golden potatoes, or russets
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup bacon, chopped
1/2 cup favorite cheese to top, shredded
1/4 teaspoon paprika to garnish
1 Green Onion, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to garnish, optional
parsley and rosemary to garnish, optional

Directions

Slice the Potatoes thinly, crosswise, leaving a half inch base at the bottom. Use a Hasselback potato slicer, or place a wooden spoon or chopstick on either side of the potato, and slice down to that stop point. Place the sliced potatoes in an ice water bath for 30 minutes to remove starch, then dry them.

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Brush a small amount of melted butter on the tops (sliced part) of the potatoes, and sprinkle Salt and Pepper on the tops.
In a small bowl combine the melted Butter, Oil, Italian Seasoning, and Garlic Powder.

Place the Potatoes in the bottom of your air fryer basket. Generously brush the butter mixture on the tops of the potatoes, saving approx. half of the mixture for a second application.

Close the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, then open and apply the remaining butter mixture. Close and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, until tender and golden brown.

Top with Bacon, Cheese, Paprika, Green Onion, and Sour Cream if desired.