Name: Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 lbs Baby Red and Gold Potatoes; 2 Tbsps Olive Oil; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tsp Salt

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In this post: Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and insanely delicious! You’ll never go back to the old-fashioned method of making oven-roasted potatoes.

This air fryer roasted potatoes recipe is the perfect snack or side dish because it’s super easy to make, uses only a couple of ingredients, and doesn’t take up any stove space!

Air fryer roasted potatoes in a wooden bowl with a side of ketchup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This air fryer roasted potatoes recipe:

is quick and easy to make
doesn’t contain complicated instructions or hard-to-find ingredients
is free from the most common food allergens

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a cooking appliance that fries food by circulating hot air around its sealed chamber, allowing you to fry your food using a lot less oil than the traditional method!

Why Should I Use an Air Fryer?

With an air fryer, you can fry your food with less oil and cook super fast. And – possibly my favorite feature – an air fryer won’t overheat your house like the oven does on hot days!

What Type of Air Fryer Should I Get?

There are many to choose from! Which one you buy depends on your unique needs and wants. If you have a big family, a 3-quart air fryer won’t be much help, but it would be great for someone who lives alone! You should consider things like size, energy usage, temperature settings, and price when you buy your air fryer. 🙂

Baby potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in their own individual bowls.

Air Fryer Roasted Potato Ingredients

Baby red and gold potatoes: baby potatoes are packed with great vitamins and minerals!
Olive oil: you could use other vegetable oil (like avocado oil and coconut oil).
Black pepper: a smokey, woody spice.
Sea salt: complements almost every dish.

Variations

Spices: try garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, basil, dried thyme, and dried sage. You could also use spice mixes like Greek Spice Mix, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, Italian Seasoning , and Taco Spice Mix.
Garnish: top the potatoes with parsley, parmesan cheese, or fresh rosemary.
Dips: ketchup, sweet chili Thai sauce, Chili Lime Mayo, or even Vegan French Onion Dip will go great with these potatoes!
Sweet potatoes: switch your potatoes for sweet potatoes for a little twist. You may need to adjust the cooking time a little for sweet potatoes.

How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly. Slice the potatoes in half or into bite-sized pieces.
Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle them with the oil and cover them with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you want.
Toss the potatoes around in the bowl to coat them with the seasonings.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Toss the potatoes well and cook them for another 10 minutes (or until fork-tender and crispy).
Let them cool for a few minutes and serve!

Air fryer roasted potatoes in a shallow white bowl.

What to Serve with Air-Fried Potatoes

You can serve air fryer potatoes with simple dishes and formal dinner courses! Try pairing them with mains like:

Tips to Air Fry Potatoes

Soak the potatoes in water for 20 minutes after you cut them to help draw out extra starch. Pat dry before frying. They will be noticeably crispier once cooked!
Air-fried potatoes can even work as a main dish. Layer on sour cream, bacon bits, and cheese and you have a great loaded baked potato dish!
It’s important to shake up the potatoes halfway through the cooking process. This allows them to cook evenly and not have half burn while the other half doesn’t crisp.
If you’re using an air fryer smaller than 4 quarts, cut the recipe in half or cook the potatoes in two batches.
If your air fryer doesn’t reach 400 degrees, use the closest setting it gives. You may have to add a couple more minutes of cooking time.
Add any seasonings you like to switch up the flavors or to match the main course you’re serving the potatoes with!

Air fryer roasted potatoes in a bowl with a parsley garnish.

FAQs

Do I need to boil the potatoes before air-frying?

These potatoes will cook fully in the air fryer – no boiling required! Boiling potatoes can make them less crispy when air fried. Instead, try cutting the potatoes into smaller pieces so that they cook evenly in the air fryer.

What type of potato is best for air frying?

Baby potatoes – specifically Yukon gold potatoes and red potatoes – are perfect for air frying! They cook to a wonderful crisp in only 20 minutes.

How to avoid uneven cooking in the air fryer?

Don’t fill your air fryer basket too much, and make sure you toss your potatoes halfway through cooking them!

Are french fries healthier in an air fryer?

French fries in the air fryer use less oil than the traditional method. Air-fried potatoes are lower in fat and calories, and they contain many essential nutrients, including potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Air fryers are a great way to cook food without compromising taste or nutrition!

Can you bake whole sweet potatoes in the air fryer?

Yes, you can! Scrub the sweet potato, stab it a few times with a fork (to let the steam escape), and cover the outside with a layer of oil. Air fry at 400F for 30-40 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.

How to Store and Reheat

Freezer: store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen by air frying at 375F for 5-15 minutes. Check on them often to make sure they aren’t burning.
Refrigerator: store the potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by air frying the leftovers at 350F for 3-5 minutes. Check on them often to make sure they aren’t burning.

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