Crispy roasted air fryer potatoes are crispy and golden on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re perfect as a side dish or a snack.
Servings: 4
Calories : 157
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Method: Air Fryer
Prep Time : 10minutes minutes
Cook Time : 15minutes minutes
Total Time : 25minutes minutes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl Set
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (or smoked paprika)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Firstly rinse and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. If using baby potatoes, then cut them in half.If they’re tiny baby potatoes, then poke them with your fork to allow steam to escape. If using larger potatoes, just cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Toss the baby potatoes with olive oil and seasonings like minced garlic (or garlic powder), Italian seasoning, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure that the potatoes are well coated in oil and seasonings. Use your hands to mix if needed.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Add the seasoned baby potatoes to the basket of air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fryer them at 400°F (204°C) for 14-16 minutes or until they are golden brown and tender. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine was cooked perfectly in 14 minutes.
The roasted potatoes are ready. Remove in a serving plate, garnish with freshly chopped parsley with a tasty dipping sauce on the side.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in a single layer.Cook for about 30-35 minutes or until they are golden brown and tender. You may have to turn them once halfway through. Cooking time may vary based on your oven and the size of the potatoes.
Notes
Pro-Tips & Notes
- Pick potatoes that are similarly sized: This helps for even and faster cooking. If you can’t find baby potatoes then cut the regular potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- Work in batches. Make sure to spread the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving some space between each other. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It’s important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the cauliflower florets to be cooked evenly.
- Serve them right away: These crispy roasted potatoes get soft as they sit and cool.
- No need to boil the potatoes before air frying.
- Peeling potatoes is optional, hence clean and scrub potatoes before using.
- If you are using starchy potatoes, soak them in water for 15-20 minutes prior to roasting to get rid of extra starch. Also, make sure to pat them dry with a kitchen towel, else they won’t roast crisp.
- The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
Seasoning Variations
- Cheese: Sprinkle freshly-grated grated Parmesan cheese after roasting.
- Fresh Herbs: add a tablespoon of fresh finely chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Indian: Use a mix of ground cumin, red chili powder, garam masala, and chaat masala.
- Cajun: Use a mix of cajun spices or cajun seasoning available in the stores.
- Mexican: Use a mix of cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion powder for a nice twist. You can also use taco seasoning or fajita seasoning.
- Ranch: Use ranch seasoning and toss with the potatoes before roasting.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
