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This Air Fryer Red Potatoes recipe makes succulent crispy potatoes that are fluffy on the inside and are absolutely delicious. They make a simple side dish that is super quick to make and will quickly become a family favorite.
With only a handful of ingredients, you can whip up these air fryer potatoes in no time. In 12 minutes or less, they are ready to serve on any and all kinds of occasions. Now that’s what I call a perfect side dish.
If you are looking for more potato recipe ideas, try making these easy air fryer steak fries, air fryer potato wedges, and air fryer tater tots.
Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe
This is a family friendly appetizer or snack that will be enjoyed by all age groups. They are great because they can be made in small batches, so you don’t have to use your oven and heat up your whole kitchen.
It is a perfect weekday dinner side dish that can be on the table really fast. This will become one of your families go to favorite recipes for barbecues or a fun game night at home.
If you’re in a hurry, head down to the end of this post and you’ll find the printable recipe card with all of our tips, tricks, and instructions. If you’re not in a rush, keep reading!
Ingredients:
- baby red potatoes
- olive oil
- dried rosemary, crushed
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
Optional Additional Flavors: Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, ranch seasoning, cayenne pepper, Tuscan garlic seasoning, Italian seasoning, curry powder, garlic salt, or onion powder.
How to Make Red Potatoes in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Rinse and clean the potatoes in cold water.
- Place them on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels.
- Next cut potatoes into wedges in equal-sized pieces.
- Transfer potatoes into a large bowl and drizzle potato wedges with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the potato wedges with crushed rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
- Serve while hot.
Optional Toppings: Fresh thyme, grated parmesan cheese, chopped chives or parsley, sour cream, olive tapenade, gooey cheese sauce or cover them with chili and diced onions.
Optional Favorite Dipping Sauces: Tzatziki sauce, ranch dressing, spicy ketchup, horseradish aioli, nutty tahini dip, barbecue sauce, tangy cucumber-yogurt sauce or honey Dijon sauce.
Substitutions: If you are out of olive oil, you can use avocado oil, refined coconut oil, sunflower oil or canola oil in its place.
Cooking Tips: You will need to cook a few batches of potatoes for this recipe to make all 2 pounds of potatoes.
I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size, and wattages cook time may need to be adjusted a couple of minutes.
FAQ’S
WHAT OTHER TYPES OF POTATO CAN I USE IN THIS RECIPE?
Other than the red potatoes you use to make this dish you can also use russet potatoes, yukon gold baby potatoes, blue potatoes, sweet potatoes or fingerling yellow potatoes. If they are a larger potato, it will require a bit more slicing to cut them into wedges and smaller ones may not have to be sliced at all.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER POTATOES?
Completely cool potato wedges before storing them. If you are going to refrigerate them place them in an airtight container or resealable storage bag in your refrigerator for 3-5 days. If you are going to freeze leftover potatoes place them in an airtight container or freezer storage bag for up to 6 months.
WHAT ARE OTHER DISHES CAN I MAKE WITH POTATOES?
Potatoes cooked any way are delicious in my opinion. Making crispy potato skins with a fresh salad, cheesy bacon potatoes along with a savory pork chop or ranch garlic mashed potatoes or a loaded baked potato with a juicy steak will all be mouthwatering. Making homemade soups such as a creamy potato soup, broccoli cheese potato soup or clam chowder will be hearty dinners during the winter months to savor.
WHAT CAN I MAKE IF I CUT POTATOES IN SMALLER PIECES?
Diced cubed potatoes will be perfect in a breakfast hash with roasted peppers and onions or with scrambled, shredded cheese and bacon inside a breakfast burrito. Bite-sized pieces are a great option to use in a cheesy potato casserole. Use sliced potatoes in a family potato gratin or scalloped potato recipe will be yummy.
This is an easy peasy side dish that goes well with any of your main dish recipes. It’s one of my favorite ways to whip up a delicious side dish in minutes.
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Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celcius.
- Rinse and clean the potatoes in cold water.
- Place them on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels.
- Next cut potatoes into wedges in equal sized pieces.
- Transfer potatoes into a large bowl and drizzle potato wedges with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the potato wedges with crushed rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
- Serve while hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
