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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

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Creamy Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese is soo easy to make. This velvety, smooth, and luxurious mash potatoes recipe is made with simple wholesome ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish!

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

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  • Author: Catherine
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 servings
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Creamy Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese is soo easy to make. This velvety, smooth, and luxurious mash potatoes recipe is made with simple wholesome ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish!

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes 

  • Maris piper potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes – 2kg / 2.2pounds (1.5kg ounce peeled approximately)
  • Cream cheese – 1 tablespoon 
  • Double cream/heavy cream – ½ cup / 120ml 
  • Full fat milk – ¼ cup / 60ml
  • Onion – 1 peeled whole onion halved 
  • Grated parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup
  • Cold salted butter cubes –  3-5 tablespoons, then melt

  • Rosemary – 3-4 sprigs 

  • Table salt – 1 teaspoon

  • Ground black pepper – ½ teaspoon 

Air Roasted Garlic 

  • Whole garlic bulb, sea salt, pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, olive oil & butter. 

Garnish 

  • Chopped chives & extra melted butter, salt & pepper 

Instructions

  1. Roasted Garlic: Slice the top half of a whole garlic bulb off. Place in the center of a square piece of aluminum foil / tin foil, pour over olive oil, top with a pinch of sea salt, salt, pepper, a small cube of butter and a few springs of fresh thyme and rosemary. Wrap the garlic with the foil securing the opening to form a parcel. Air fry for 20 minutes at 200°C/390°F, leave to cool once cooked.
  2. Boiling the potatoes: Prepare a large pot with boiling water and a generous amount of salt. Peel and cut potatoes into small equal chunks. Add the potato, onions, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme (optional – I like to tie the fresh herbs with cooking string) and boil until the potatoes are tender this will take 12-15 minutes.
  3. Cream & Milk: Whilst the potatoes are boiling heat the milk and cream in a saucepan or microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot.
  4. Draining the potatoes: Remove the onion and rosemary pieces from the pot. Pour the potatoes into a drainer. Add the cooked potatoes into a large bowl, squeeze over the roasted garlic, the bulbs should fall out. Mash the potatoes and garlic mixture with a potato ricer or traditional masher utensil.
  5. Making the mash: Once the mash is combined place the pot back to the stove on a low to medium heat. Add in the mashed potatoes and garlic mixture, pour over the hot milk/cream, melted butter, salt, pepper. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth. Mix in the cream cheese and grated parmesan, continue to stir until combined.
  6. Best serving suggestion: Serve hot, garnish with melted butter, chopped chives and salt and pepper to taste.

     

Notes

  • Add extra salt and pepper to taste if required
  • Add the milk and cream mixture gradually to the mashed potatoes, if you prefer a firmer mash add less or add more for a creamier/puree texture
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Universal

Keywords: Creamy Mashed potatoes, Roast Garlic, Mash, Potatoes, Cream Cheese

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Homemade Air Fryer Garlic Bread

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Air fryer Garlic Bread is a classic and this homemade recipe tastes AMAZING! The perfect side dish which is so quick and easy to make! Made with a French baguette, garlic butter and freshly chopped herbs. You can add cheese or even freeze in advance and cook from frozen! 

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Where did garlic bread originate from?

The popular side dish garlic bread can often be found in most restaurants and has origins in Italy. However, garlic bread as we know it, is said to be an American adaptation of authentic Italian bruschetta. Bruschetta is bread which has toppings, most commonly topped with fresh chopped tomatoes seasoned with olive oil, salt, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. Homemade garlic bread can be made in the air fryer baked, air fried or grilled!

Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe on a plate

Can you air fry bread 

Can you air fry bread, well the simple answer is YES! Air fryers work similar to ovens with a heating element and fan which evenly distributes the air within an air fryer. You can make so many bread dishes in a air fryer, here are some examples:

Air fryer garlic bread in a basket

How to make homemade garlic butter 

A great garlic butter recipe is the key to making the best homemade air fryer garlic bread! You can make garlic butter by using fresh or dried herbs however I find fresh herbs taste and look the best! Garlic butter can also sometimes be made with just olive oil for garlic bread however I like to mix garlic butter with olive oil for a rich indulgent flavour. Also adding grated parmesan cheese adds to the saltiness and flavour of the bread.

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Does garlic bread need to be refrigerated

You can store uncooked garlic bread ahead of time in the fridge however you need to ensure the bread is sealed / covered completely to ensure the bread does not dry and go stale. Garlic bread cooks relatively quickly when cooked from chilled. You can also store excess garlic butter in the fridge or freezer to use at another time. Garlic butter can be a great addition to use in other cooking, for example brushed on steak or mixed into a pasta dish for extra flavour.

What to eat with air fryer garlic bread

A perfect side dish, garlic bread works well with many dishes. The most popular way to serve garlic bread is alongside popular Italian dishes such as lasagne, spaghetti bolognese, chicken parmesan. However, garlic bread works well as a side with other dishes such as

  • Air fryer garlic bread

How to make homemade garlic bread in air fryer 

  1. Air fryer prep: Preheat your air fryer 
  2. Making garlic butter: Place your softened butter into a bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, cheese and mix until combined.
  3. Bread prep: Slice the French baguette into equal garlic bread slices. Then generously spread one or both sides of the bread and place directly into the air fryer basket or tray.
  4. Air frying garlic bread: Air fry the garlic bread for 2-3 minutes at 190°C/ 374°F
  5. Serve: Once cooked remove the garlic bread pieces from the air fryer and sprinkle with sea salt flakes to taste.
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  • Air fryer garlic bread in a basket

Can you freeze air fryer garlic bread

You can freeze garlic breads which is useful so that you can have a batch prepped in advance or make in bulk if you have an event or dinner party. I like to keep my individually sliced garlic bread pieces in a freezer friendly food bag or in foil when freezing. The garlic bread should not be cooked before freezing but the garlic butter should be added to the bread slices.

H3 How to cook frozen garlic bread in air fryer

Again its pretty simple to air fry garlic bread even straight from frozen, just add the garlic bread pieces straight from the freezer and air fry for 8 minutes at 340°F/170°C.

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Air fryer garlic cheese bread

To make cheesy garlic bread is simple, after spreading the garlic butter on the French bread, top with mozzarella cheese until each piece is covered. Air fry again at 190°C/ 374°F this time for 3-4 minutes util the cheese is melted and golden, no need to add addition sea salt.

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  • Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread in an air fryer basket
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Air Fryer Garlic Bread

  • Author: Catherine
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10
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Air fry Garlic Bread is a classic and this homemade recipe tastes AMAZING! The perfect side dish which is so quick and easy to make! Made with a French baguette, garlic butter and freshly chopped herbs. You can add cheese or even freeze in advance and cook from frozen! These yummy garlic bread bites sticks were made in my instant vortex air fryer!

Ingredients

  • Salted Butter (soft but not melted) – 156g / 2/3 Cup
  • Olive oil – ml / ¼ Cup 60 ml
  • Fresh Garlic cloves – 6 x finely chopped/minced
  • Fresh Thyme – 1 x tablespoon
  • Fresh Parsley – 1 x large handful finely chopped / ¼ Cup / 9g
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Parmesan / Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (grated) – 11g / ¼ Cup
  • French Baguet – 30cm approximately or cut to size
  • Sea salt flakes to garnish
  • (Optional – grated mozzarella cheese)

Instructions

  1. Air fryer prep: Preheat your air fryer
  2.  Making garlic butter: Place your softened butter into a bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, cheese and mix until combined.
  3. Bread prep: Slice the French baguette into equal garlic bread slices. Then generously spread one or both sides of the bread and place directly into the air fryer basket or tray.
  4. Air frying garlic bread: Air fry the garlic bread for 2-3 minutes at 190°C/ 374°F
  5. Serve: Once cooked remove the garlic bread pieces from the air fryer and sprinkle with sea salt flakes to taste.
  6. Cheesy Air Fryer Garlic Instructions: to make cheesy garlic bread simply follow the instructions above but after spreading the garlic butter on the French bread, top with mozzarella cheese until each piece is covered. Air fry again at 190°C/ 374°F this time for 3-4 minutes util the cheese is melted and golden, no need to add addition sea salt.

     

Notes

Do not overlap the garlic bread pieces, air fry in batches.

You can increase the cooking time for a more crispy texture

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 2
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Truffle Fries

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This Homemade Air fryer Garlic Parmesan Truffle Fries recipe requires minimal effort, tastes amazing and is so easy to make! These fresh, healthy and crispy seasoned air fried French fries are the best for dinner, lunch or a delicious snack!

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What potatoes make the best French fries

Potatoes come in many varieties, the best type of potato to use for French fries are starchy potatoes. Starchy potatoes are low in water and high in starch which makes them perfect for making crispy French fries or chips.

For my air fryer garlic parmesan truffle fries recipe I used baking potatoes. I prefer to use baking potatoes when making homemade French fries. As I am based in the UK baking potatoes are usually the King Edward variety. Maris piper potatoes are also used for making fries / chips as they have a great natural flavour, although I do find they tend to brown a lot faster whilst air frying compared to other baking potatoes.

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Are russet potatoes good for French fries

Russet potatoes are a great potato variety for making air fryer French fries and chips. They also have a high starch content which is perfect for making fries. The long shape also helps to make amazing long French fries when making homemade chips.

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How to cut potatoes to make French fries

Making homemade French fries is so easy to do! How you cut potatoes to make fries really comes down to personal preference. For example, you could cut the potatoes quite thinly for a crispier classic French fry shape. Or you could cut the potatoes in more of a chunky style like you would find in a traditional British chip shop or pub. Here is a step by step break down of how to generally cut potatoes for French fries.

  1. Slice the peeled or skin on potatoes into large disks
  2. Stack half of the potato disks on top of each other to create a pile
  3. Then slice vertically to create long potato batons / fries
  4. Repeat the step again with the remaining pile of potato disks
homemade sliced potatoes ready for air frying

Why soak potatoes in water before frying 

When making French fries, soaking the sliced potatoes in water before air frying can help to remove some of the starch in the potatoes. This will stop the potatoes from sticking together and increase the crispiness of the fries. It’s not essential to do this for my air fryer garlic parmesan truffle fries’ recipe. However, if you would like to pre-soak the fries before air frying then you will need to add the sliced potatoes to a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry before adding to the air fryer.

Why are my air fryer fries soggy

If prepared incorrectly air frier French fries can be soggy. To prevent this, ensure that you:

  • Place the fries on one layer of the air fryer basket or tray. If you overload or overlap the French fries a steaming effect will take place whilst cooking as the moisture on the fries is interlacing.
  • cook larger amounts in batches to make sure the French fries are crispy
  • If you are making homemade French fries which have been soaking in cold water, ensure you drain the water and pat the chips dry with kitchen towel. Excess water on the fries before cooking will make them soggy
  • Halfway through cooking shake the basket or use a kitchen tong to turn over the French fries / chips to ensure both sides are crispy.
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How long does it take to air fry French fries

Fresh homemade French fries can take between 15-18 minutes to cook in a preheated air fryer. Times will vary based in the model.

How long does it take to air fry Frozen French fries

Frozen French fries can take between 18 – 20 minutes to cook in a preheated air fryer. Times will vary based in the model.

What temp to air fry garlic truffle fries

I have found the best temperature to air fry homemade garlic parmesan truffle fries is 170c/340f. Preheating the air fryer beforehand also speeds up the cooking time for the fries.

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How to make garlic parmesan truffle fries

For the full recipe including ingredient please scull to the bottom of this page where you will find the recipe card and ingredients amounts.

  • Air fryer prep: firstly, preheat your air fryer
  • Cutting the fries: Slice the peeled or skin on potatoes into large disks, stack half of the potato disks on top of each other to create a pile, then slice vertically to create long potato batons / fries, repeat the step again with the remaining pile of potato disks. (check tips below the recipe card)
  • Air frying the fries: Place the fries into the air fryer, spray vegetable oil over the potatoes and use a tong to mix and evenly spread the fries on the air fryer basket/tray. The fries should not be overlapping each other, so you can cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Cooking time and temperature: Air fry for 10 minutes at 170c/340f then shake the basket or use a tong to flip the fries over and air fry for another 5 – 8 minutes.
  • Seasoning the fries: Add the crispy fries into a large bowl and pour over the garlic, parmesan cheese, truffle oil, parsley, black pepper, salt and gently mix with kitchen tongs until all the fries are coated with the seasonings. The garlic parmesan truffle fries are now ready to serve!
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Is parmesan vegetarian

The hard cheese variety, Parmesan / Parmigiano-Reggiano is made from cow’s milk. Traditional parmesan cheese made in Italy is not vegetarian due to it containing animal product from the cow’s stomach. However, most supermarkets sell varieties of “Italian hard cheese” which is a great vegetarian alternative.

How to get garlic to stick to the fries

To make the garlic stick when making garlic truffle parmesan fries, ensure that the fresh garlic cloves are chopped finely or even better minced into a paste. If the garlic pieces are too large, they will fall off the French fries. Adding truffle oil or melted butter to the cooked fries will also help the garlic adhere to the potatoes.

garlic parmesan truffle fries ingredients in a bowl not mixed yet

How to reheat French fries in air fryer

Air fryers are great for reheating fries. Simply place into a preheated air fryer basket / tray and cook for 6-8 minutes at 170c/340f

Are air fried French fries healthy

Air fried French fries are much healthier compared to traditionally deep-fried French fries as less oil is used during the cooking process. Using oil sprays to gently coat the fries rather than submerging the potatoes in oil whilst deep or shallow frying substantially reduces the fat content of the fries/chips.

How many calories in air fryer French fries

They are 134 calories in one serving of plain homemade French fries

How many calories in garlic parmesan truffle fries

There are 195 calories in one serving of air fryer garlic parmesan truffle fries

air fried truffle fries chip dipped in ketchup

What is truffle oil

Truffle oil is a beautifully flavoured oil infused with the flavour and aroma of truffles, which is a type of foraged fungus. Truffle oil can come in the black or white verities.

What is truffle oil used for

Truffle oil is mainly used as a finishing oil for flavour. Truffle oil is most used in dishes such as

  • Air fryer truffle fries
  • Truffle mac and cheese
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Rosemary fries
  • Mushrooms
  • Pasta
  • Desserts infused with truffle

Which truffle oil for fries

White or black truffle infused oil works well for garlic parmesan fries recipes. The oil should be added at the end of cooking as a finishing oil.

Is truffle oil vegan

Truffle oil is vegan as it is mainly made from infusing olive oil with truffles.

What foods go well with air fryer truffle French fries?

French fires work well with so many dishes as they are quite versatile, here are some meal ideals to pair with air fryer garlic parmesan truffle fries:

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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Truffle Fries

  • Author: Catherine
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 2 x servings
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This Homemade Air fryer Garlic Parmesan Truffle Fries recipe requires minimal effort, tastes amazing and is so easy to make! These fresh, healthy and crispy seasoned French fries are the best for dinner, lunch or a delicious snack!

Ingredients

  • Baking potatoes / Russet potatoes – 2 x large potatoes
  • Fresh garlic – 3 x cloves (finely chopped or minced)
  • Parmesan cheese (grated) – 30g / ¼ cup
  • Ground Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ x teaspoon or more to your preferred taste
  • Truffle oil – 1 x Tablespoon
  • Fresh parsley – Large handful chopped

 

Instructions

  1. Air fryer prep: firstly, preheat your air fryer
  2. Cutting the fries: Slice the peeled or skin on potatoes into large disks, stack half of the potato disks on top of each other to create a pile, then slice vertically to create long potato batons / fries, repeat the step again with the remaining pile of potato disks. (check tips below the recipe card)
  3. Air frying the fries: Place the fries into the air fryer, spray vegetable oil over the potatoes and use a tong to mix and evenly spread the fries on the air fryer basket. The fries should not be overlapping each other, so you can cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  4. Cooking time and temperature: Air fry for 10 minutes at 170c/340f then shake the basket or use a tong to flip the fries over and air fry for another 5 – 8 minutes.
  5. Seasoning the fries: Add the crispy fries into a large bowl and pour over the garlic, parmesan cheese, truffle oil, parsley, black pepper, salt and gently mix with kitchen tongs until all the fries are coated with the seasonings. The garlic parmesan truffle fries are now ready to serve!

Notes

You can add more salt to taste if required.

Cook the fries in batches if you have a smaller air fryer, to prevent the fries from becoming soggy.

When making French fries, soaking the sliced potatoes in water before air frying can help to remove some of the starch in the potatoes. This will stop the potatoes from sticking together and increase the crispiness of the fries. It’s not essential to do this for my air fryer garlic parmesan truffle fries’ recipe. However, if you would like to pre-soak the fries before air frying, then add to a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry before adding to the air fryer.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 18
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian / French

Keywords: Air fryer fries, garlic, truffle, parmesan, homemade, french, easy recipe, dinner, chips

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