Air Fryer Potatoes

Who doesn’t love crispy potatoes? Whether you roast them, grill them, or “fry” them in your air fryer, crispy potatoes are always a welcome side (or a perfect snack!). And there’s nothing quite like a perfectly baked potato, crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside. But these easy air fryer potatoes have stolen my heart.

Easy Air Fryer Potatoes

Air frying is the way to go. Perfectly crispy potatoes, ready in 20 minutes, with very little oil. Sound like a dream come true? Welcome to the world of air fryers! It seems like I’m using this handy kitchen appliance more and more. Everything I try “air frying” turns out so crispy and tasty! And you don’t even have to turn the oven on.

Healthy. You don’t have to add a bunch of oil to “fry” these potatoes. They turn out perfectly crisp with just 1 tablespoon of heart-healthy olive oil.

Versatile. Air fryer potatoes are easy, fast, and perfect as a side for dinner, a quick lunch, or served with a hearty breakfast. You’ll love them plain with just a bit of salt and pepper, or delectably seasoned with one of the spice mixtures suggested below.

Ingredient Notes

• Potatoes: I like to use the round baby potatoes (they’re so easy and tender). Many brands are even pre-washed. Other types of potato would work, too. Each type of potato has unique qualities so choose the one you like best.
• Olive or Avocado Oil: Both of these oils work well in higher temperatures; they are flavorful and have health benefits, too.
• Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: The larger grains of kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper are ideal for this type of recipe. Keep reading for more seasoning ideas.

How To Make Air Fryer Potatoes

Prep the potatoes. It’s up to you whether you peel the potatoes or not. Tender skinned potatoes really don’t need to be peeled. Just make sure they’re clean and dry because dry equals crispy. The drier the potatoes are, the better!

Cut the potatoes into half inch chunks. If you’re using baby potatoes (as pictured), cut them into halves or quarters. It’s important that they are fairly uniform in size so they cook evenly. If they are very tiny, you can leave them whole.

Season the potatoes with oil and seasonings. Toss the potatoes with a little oil (just one tablespoon!), salt and pepper. There are more seasoning ideas on the recipe card. Match the potatoes with the entrée you’re serving, or create your own unique seasoning. 

Air fry the potatoes. “Fry” the potatoes in your air fryer for about twenty minutes. Give them a shake/stir now and then so they get done evenly. You can cook a whole pound at one time for four servings. 

Serve. Air fryer potatoes are a perfect side dish to accompany grilled chicken, salmon, or anything your heart desires. Serve the potatoes with homemade tzatziki or sour cream. Ketchup is always good, too. Sprinkle them with chopped chives or parsley, or a light vinaigrette. Make air fryer potatoes for breakfast or even a quick snack!

Recipe Variations

• Make the potatoes with no oil. I think they taste better with a little oil but it isn’t essential. Instead try one of the seasoning mixes suggested below for added flavor.
• Cut the potatoes differently. Cut them in thin wedges if you hail from England, and call them “chips.” (Try air fryer potato wedges or air fryer french fries.) Dice them small. They’ll cook even faster. Or try slicing them! Or leave them whole — make delicious air fryer baked potatoes, in just 40 minutes.
• Try different seasoning. Go Southwestern with chili powder and cumin, or Italian with Italian seasoning and garlic powder, or add herbs like dill or rosemary. See the recipe card below for specific measurements.

Refrigerate: For best crispiness, air fryer potatoes are best served immediately. If you have leftovers, store them in a covered container in the fridge. They’ll keep a few days. Enjoy them on a salad or reheat them for breakfast the next day.

Reheat: Put the potatoes back into the air fryer to reheat for a few minutes, or heat in your toaster oven or skillet.

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• Peel or scrub potatoes. Dry thoroughly. Cut into evenly sized ½ inch chunks. If potatoes are small, simply halve or quarter them.

  1 pound potatoes

• Heat air fryer to 400ºF. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. If desired, add seasoning mixture (see below).

  1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, more to taste

• Place in air fryer and cook for 18 to 20 minutes or until fork tender and golden brown, tossing at least once to cook evenly.

• Any type of potato can be used. If you use tender skinned potatoes, such as red potatoes, Yukon gold, new potatoes, or baby potatoes, there’s no need to peel them. Halve or quarter baby potatoes, or if they’re very tiny, leave them whole. Some brands are pre-washed.
• Seasoning ideas: If desired, season potatoes with one of the following seasoning mixtures. Combine with the oil, salt, and pepper:
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning + ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, squeeze of lemon juice after cooking
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder + ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary + ½ teaspoon garlic powder.

Serving: 4oz., Calories: 119kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 443mg, Potassium: 479mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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