Air Fryer Creamy Potato Salad with Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

**Servings:** 4

**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 40 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 10 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable 
- **Cooking Time:** 30 minutes

**Tools:**
- Air fryer
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing spoon

**Ingredients:**
- **Potatoes:** 4 medium-sized, peeled and diced
- **Eggs:** 3 large, hard boiled and chopped
- **Olive Oil:** 1 tablespoon
- **Mayonnaise:** 1/2 cup
- **Sour Cream:** 1/4 cup
- **Dijon Mustard:** 1 tablespoon
- **Apple Cider Vinegar:** 1 tablespoon
- **Celery:** 2 stalks, finely chopped
- **Red Onion:** 1/2 small, finely chopped
- **Pickle Relish:** 2 tablespoons
- **Salt:** 1 teaspoon
- **Black Pepper:** 1/2 teaspoon
- **Paprika:** 1/2 teaspoon
- **Fresh Parsley:** 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional)

**Instructions:**
1. **Preparation:**
   - Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized cubes.
   - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

2. **Cooking Potatoes:**
   - Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
   - Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
   - Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
   - Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool.

3. **Cooking Eggs:**
   - Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
   - Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 12 minutes.
   - Drain and cool the eggs under cold running water, then peel and chop.

4. **Mixing Dressing:**
   - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

5. **Combining Ingredients:**
   - Add the cooled air-fried potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and pickle relish to the bowl with the dressing.
   - Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

6. **Finishing Touches:**
   - Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish if desired.

7. **Serving:**
   - Chill the potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
   - Serve cold as a side dish.

**Health Benefits:**
- **Potatoes:** High in fiber and vitamins C and B6.
- **Eggs:** Rich in protein, vitamins D, B6, and B12.
- **Celery:** Low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins A, C, and K.
- **Red Onion:** Contains antioxidants and vitamin C.

**Keywords:**
Air fryer potato salad, creamy potato salad, hard boiled eggs, easy recipe, side dish, summer salad, picnic food

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