Air Fried Hasselback Potatoes with Chive Pesto

Portions:2
Cooking Time:43 minutes
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Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes 8 to 10 ounces each
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove peeled
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Place the potatoes on a cutting board and lay a chopstick or thin-handled wooden spoon to the side of each potato.
  • Thinly slice the potatoes crosswise, letting the chopstick or spoon handle stop the blade of your knife, and stop ½ inch short of each end of the potato.
  • Rub the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the potatoes, cut-side up, in the air fryer and cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside and tender inside, about 40 minutes, drizzling the insides with 1 tablespoon more olive oil and seasoning with more salt and pepper halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, in a small blender or food processor, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the chives, parsley, walnuts, parmesan, lemon juice, and garlic.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Season the chive pesto with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and transfer to plates.
  • Drizzle the potatoes with the pesto, letting it drip down into the grooves, then dollop each with sour cream and serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this dish with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to complement the freshness of the chive pesto and the richness of the potatoes.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 28 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 2 g
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