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Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
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Place the boiled potatoes in a bowl and season with garlic granules, onion granules, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth. Add cornflour and mix until a thick, firm dough forms. Add more cornflour if needed for proper consistency.
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Roll the mashed potato mixture into uniformly sized balls. Place them in the air-fryer basket with space between each. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
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Cook at 200°C for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy. Shake the basket periodically for even browning.
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While the potato pops cook, combine butter, garlic granules, and chopped parsley in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely liquid.
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Transfer the crispy potato pops to a serving bowl. Pour the melted garlic butter over them and gently toss until evenly coated.
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Serve immediately while hot, drizzling any remaining garlic butter over the top for maximum flavor.