Air Fryer Potatoes: The Best Side Dish Ever

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These Air Fryer Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned! Cooks in under 20 minutes, they make the Best Side Dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

A bowl of crispy Air Fryer Potatoes is on a white surface, surrounded by fresh parsley, sliced lemons on a plate, a small dish of chopped herbs, a striped kitchen towel, and stacked plates with forks.

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Potatoes!

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Ever since I got my air fryer, crispy potatoes have become one of my favorite things to make. They’re quick, hands-free, and come out perfectly golden every single time, no flipping pans or waiting on the oven!

Whether I’m serving them with eggs for brunch or alongside grilled chicken for dinner, these Air Fryer Potatoes are a total crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.

Air Fryer Recipes has been a game changer for my family! You can easily reheat leftover Pizza or make Air Fryer Steak. My kids use it to make their favorite Air Fryer Cookies or Air Fryer Pizza Rolls any time they need a snack.

Ingredients

A bowl of quartered red and yellow baby potatoes is surrounded by small bowls of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning—perfect for creating delicious Air Fryer Potatoes on a white marble surface.

Baby Potatoes – Cleaned and quartered
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – You can also use avocado oil
Garlic Powder – See The Best Garlic Powder Substitute if you are out
Italian Seasoning – Learn How to Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
Paprika – If you are out see Best Paprika Substitute

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How to Make Air Fryer Potatoes

Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

A white bowl filled with seasoned, chopped red and yellow potatoes—perfect for making crispy Air Fryer Potatoes—rests on a white marble surface next to a gray-striped cloth, with a wooden spoon inside.

Step 2 – Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Top with the oil and the seasonings. Toss to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the oil and the seasonings evenly.

Air Fryer Potatoes seasoned and roasted to perfection in an air fryer basket, sitting on a white marble surface with a striped kitchen towel beside it.

Step 3 – Place the potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer. You might have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

Overhead view of seasoned Air Fryer Potatoes in an air fryer basket, set on a white marble surface with a striped kitchen towel beside it.

Step 4 – Air fry at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway, util the potatoes are browned and tender.

A bowl of crispy Air Fryer Potatoes garnished with herbs sits on a marble surface, surrounded by fresh parsley, sliced lemons, a small dish of chopped herbs, a striped towel, and two plates with forks.

Step 5 – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

A bowl of crispy, golden-brown air fryer potatoes sits on a white surface near fresh parsley and sliced lemons, showcasing perfectly seasoned roasted chunks.

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Air Fryer Potatoes

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These Air Fryer Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned! Cooks in under 20 minutes, they make the Best Side Dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 6

Cuisine American

Course Side Dish

Calories 111

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

▢ 1 ½ pounds Baby Potatoes cleaned and quartered
▢ 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
▢ ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
▢ ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
▢ 1 teaspoon Paprika
▢ ½ teaspoon Salt
▢ ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl.
Top with the oil and the seasonings.
Toss to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the oil and the seasonings evenly.
Place the potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer. You might have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air fry at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway, util the potatoes are browned and tender.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips

Prepare Air Fryer – If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, run the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
Cook in a Single Layer – I find that the potatoes taste best when they cook in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overlap in the air fryer to help make them crispy when they are cooked.
Season to Taste – Taste test the potatoes before serving and add more salt and pepper based on your preference. I like more salt than most, so I added another ½ tsp of Salt to the potatoes once they were done.
Cut Evenly – Keeps all the potatoes cooking at the same pace.

Seasoning Variations Ideas

Breakfast Potatoes – Add onion powder and diced bell peppers for amazing flavor.
Garlic Parmesan Potatoes – Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, Chives and minced garlic after cooking for a delicious variation.
Spicy Potatoes – For a kick of flavor add chili powder or Cajun seasoning.
Herbed Potatoes – Use rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning for an aromatic twist.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 111kcal, Carbohydrates 20g, Protein 2g, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Sodium 201mg, Potassium 492mg, Fiber 3g, Sugar 1g, Vitamin A 170IU, Vitamin C 22mg, Calcium 18mg, Iron 1mg

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Serving Recommendations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of Potatoes are Best?

You can easily use Yukon Gold potatoes or Red potatoes instead of baby potatoes in this recipe if you prefer. Russet Potatoes can be used but we actually prefer to make Air Fryer French Fries Recipe with them.

How do I Make them Extra Crispy?

Toss with a little extra oil and shake the basket frequently during cooking.

How to Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the air fryer.