Air Fryer Potatoes

Air fryer potatoes are a perfect addition to every meal. They are tender on the inside, while crispy on the outside, making them the perfect side dish that everyone will love!

These air fryer potatoes have almost no prep, other than cutting them in half, and drizzling them with oil and seasonings. They are ready in about fifteen minutes, making them perfect for dinners on busy weeknights.

WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE

I love making this air fryer potato recipe in the air fryer because they are so light and fluffy, but crispy on the outside. And they are so versatile, you can season them differently every time you make them so they are never boring!

Normally, making side dishes to go with the family meals, isn’t something we want to spend a lot of time preparing and cooking. Life is just too stressful already!

If you are looking for more potato side dish recipe ideas, try making these easy air fryer steak fries, air fryer potato wedges, and air fryer tater tots.

INGREDIENTS

• small baby potatoes– red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, yellow potatoes, or multi-color potatoes. The type of potatoes you use is up to you. If using large potatoes, just cut into smaller pieces. 
• extra virgin olive oil-this will help the seasonings stick to the potatoes during the air frying process and will make the skin on the potatoes become golden brown and crispy. 
• grated Parmesan cheese-optional-but adding this tablespoon of cheese makes the potatoes have a little extra crisp. 
• garlic powder-this will add a delicious savory flavor to your potatoes, and is a little milder than fresh garlic. For a stronger garlic flavor, use 1-2 fresh garlic cloves, minced. 
• Italian seasonings-Italian seasonings usually has a combination of savory herbs that give food a subtle Italian dish flavor. Check your seasoning bottle to confirm what flavors are used in the brand you have, but most typically it will be a combination of basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and sage.
• kosher salt- salt will enhance flavors of foods by bringing out the flavors of other seasonings used. 
• ground black pepper- black pepper is used to bring a little bit of heat flavor to food, but with this recipe, we just use a pinch, because that’s all you need!

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. If you don’t have a preheat feature, set your air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes and press start. 

STEP 2
While the air fryer is preheating, rinse the potatoes in cold water, gently scrubbing to remove any dirt or debris. You can also peel if you don’t want the potato skins, but for the baby potatoes, I leave them on for texture, and we prefer the crispy skin. 

STEP 3
Use a sharp knife to cut the potatoes in half or into same sized pieces. 

STEP 4
Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl, then toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, until potatoes are evenly coated. 

STEP 5
Scatter the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer, without overcrowding or stacking. 

STEP 6
Air fry at 400 degrees F for 13-15 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and reach your desired tenderness, tossing the potatoes halfway through cook time. 

Potatoes will be tender on the inside when pierced with a fork. Add 2-3 minutes cook time if necessary, until potatoes reach desired texture. Season with additional salt and pepper or fresh parsley as desired. 

For more easy side dishes, try these air fryer Red Robin steak fries, air fryer scallops, air fryer Babybel cheese, or these air fryer armadillo eggs.

EXPERT TIPS

These potatoes are so easy to make! But I do have a few easy tips to help make them foolproof and perfect each and every time you make them. 

First, be sure to cut the potatoes into similar sizes if possible. Depending on your potato size, you will cut them differently. For example, if you have larger sized potatoes, cut them into thirds and the smaller potatoes cut into halves. This will help ensure they cook evenly and you can get the crispy potatoes you are wanting. 

Also, be sure you don’t overcrowd your basket by putting too many potatoes in at the same time. Air fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. I use 5.8 and 6.8 quart air fryers and one bag of mini potatoes fit comfortably in the baskets of both.

Halfway through air frying, flip, shake, or toss the potatoes to make sure they get an even cook on both sides. The potatoes should be fork-tender and both the top and bottoms are crispy when done air frying.  

VARIATIONS

You can make these potatoes with basic ingredients like salt and pepper, or season potatoes with your favorite flavors! There are so many ways to additional flavor to these potatoes by using simple seasonings or fresh herbs.

Top your potatoes with your favorite cheese such as parmesan or shredded cheddar cheese, then sprinkle a little bit of taco seasonings for an amazing taco flavored potato with a crispy crust. 

Give your potatoes a little bit of heat by sprinkling cayenne pepper, chili powder, or Cajun seasoning to the seasoning mix. This will give just an extra burst of flavor to your air-fried potatoes without overpowering the flavors. 

If using russet potatoes, you will want to cut into smaller pieces or they will need to have more cooking time. 

STORING AND REHEATING

Let potatoes cool to room temperature first. Then store leftover roasted potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

To reheat, place in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes until they have regained their crispness and are heated through. 

FAQS

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I love how easy these potatoes are to make. I hope you enjoy them and love eating them with your air fryer dinners as much as we do!