A crowd-pleasing crispy potato recipe for the holidays

(NC) Add something unexpected to your next holiday buffet with these crunchy, sticky prune and chili smashed potatoes. Golden and crisp, they’re tossed in a tangy and savoury prune sauce, then drizzled with chili crisp for a delicious hint of heat. The combination of sweet, savoury and spicy flavours makes these potatoes an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any festive spread. Using premium prunes, such as those from California, adds more natural sweetness, moisture, and gives the sauce a smoother texture.

Air-Fried Sticky Prune and Chili Smashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 54 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs (720g) mini white potatoes, about 60 potatoes or 4 cups
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250ml) California Prunes, divided
• ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
• 2 tbsps (30ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
• 2 tbsps (30ml) store-bought chili crisp
• 2 tbsps (30ml) sliced green onions

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Line air-fryer basket or air fryer baking sheet with parchment and add potatoes. If air fryer basket is small, split potatoes into 2 batches. Air-fry at 400 F (205 C) for 25 minutes, or until golden and tender. Tip: For the oven method, place potatoes on a large parchment-lined baking sheet and follow recipe directions, but set oven at 375 F (190 C) on convection. Times may vary.
2. Remove hot potatoes to a cutting board and smash each with the bottom of a thick glass or flat food-safe object to achieve a ¼-inch thickness. Place smashed potatoes in a single layer back into air fryer (or oven, if using) for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are crisp.
3. Meanwhile, chop ½ cup (125 ml) prunes and set aside. Place remaining ½ cup prunes, maple syrup, soy sauce and sesame oil in a blender cup, and purée until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, toss hot crispy smashed potatoes with purée and reserved ½ cup of chopped prunes until well coated. Return to air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 375 F (190 C).
5. Serve crispy smashed potatoes drizzled with chili crisp and a sprinkling of green onion.

You can find more recipes at californiaprunes.ca.

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A crispy potato recipe everyone will love

(NC) Elevate your side dish routine with these irresistibly crunchy sticky prune and chili smashed potatoes. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re coated in a sticky, tangy and savoury sauce packed with bold flavour.