Potatoes, or “spuds” as my Irish brother-in-law affectionately calls them, are truly a favorite for just about everyone. Potatoes can be cooked 1,000 ways and they always steal the show! These air fryer potatoes are proof of that. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, they’re like mini baked potatoes. They are seriously delicious dipped in ketchup, mayo, or Comeback Sauce. This air fryer potato recipe is great to use with whatever potatoes you have on hand, making it the perfect recipe for fridge clean out day.
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“Made these potatoes tonight they where the hIt of dinner more, so than the filet…so so good.”
MR. K
Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Listen, we love roasted potatoes. They’re simple and delicious. But sometimes you need potatoes right now, and roasting just isn’t quick enough. Using an air fryer, these potatoes are roasted to perfection in less than half the time. So, the next time you have a potato emergency, this air fryer potato recipe is here for you. You can thank us later!
Air Fryer Potatoes
Servings 4Ingredients
- 1 lb. baby potatoes, quartered* ($3.16)
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil** ($0.09)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10)
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste ($0.10)
- 1 tsp freshly chopped parsley, for garnish ($0.05)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 4 minutes. Wash and quarter the baby potatoes.
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer, until golden brown with crispy edges, stopping halfway through to shake.
- Garnish with minced parsley and additional salt and pepper, if needed.
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Notes
Nutrition
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how to make Air Fryer Potatoes step-by-step photos
Prep potatoes: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 4 minutes. Quarter 1 lb. of baby potatoes.
Add oil and spices: Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Toss the quartered baby potatoes with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook in the air fryer: Cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer, until golden brown with crispy edges, stopping halfway through to shake. Garnish with 1 tsp minced fresh parsley and additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve and enjoy: These air fryer potatoes are the ultimate crispy side dish!
Variations
We love the seasoning mix listed in the recipe above, but the sky is the limit! Here are some other ways you can season your air fryer potatoes:
- Italian seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- Greek seasoning
- Garlic Herb Seasoning
- Ranch seasoning
- Steak seasoning
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
These air fryer potatoes are such a versatile side dish—you can serve them with breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I love making them in the morning alongside my Air Fryer Bacon and a Frittata for a hearty start to the day. For dinner, my kids get excited when I pair them with my Baked Chicken Drumsticks. And if I’m feeling extra, I’ll whip up a quick dip like my Lemon Dill Tahini Dressing to go with them!
The recipe was simple and delicious!!
Made these potato’s tonight they where the hot of dinner more so than the filet so so good.
Perfect side dish paired with hot honey chicken biscuits. Thank you 😊!
Made these today – turned out great! I’ve not been using my Air Fryer much, this was a welcome idea. Used Greek Yoghurt and added chives as a dip.
Greek yogurt chive dip was a pro move. YUM. It sounds perfect. Thanks for letting us know your thoughts!