When it comes to side dishes, roasted potatoes are a classic for a reason. Whether you’re serving chicken, beef, pork, or fish, roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment. They’re simple to make and are always delicious and satisfying. And while they can be cooked in the oven, air fryer roasted potatoes require even lower effort and are faster to cook. Plus, using your air fryer means effortless cleanup!
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Simply toss red or gold baby potatoes in a bit of oil, sea salt, pepper, and your favorite seasoning. Then cook them in the air fryer for about 20 minutes, until they’re golden and crispy. The result is perfectly seasoned potatoes, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
Why I love my Air Fryer
I never knew how easy cooking using an air fryer was until I went to a friend’s house, and they cooked our meal in their air fryer. It was so quick, and cleaning was a breeze; thanks to the non-stick coating, there’s no need to scrub the cooking basket after every use.
So, I decided to purchase one; now, it’s one of my favorite kitchen appliances. There are so many reasons why I love it!
For starters, it’s incredibly versatile. I’ve used it to make everything from roasted vegetables to chicken, steaks, and kabobs. The results have always been fantastic.
Also, it’s a healthier way to cook. It uses hot air to cook food, so there’s no need to dip the food in hot oil. As a result, you can cook all your favorite fried foods with little to no oil, and they come out just as crispy and delicious.
But what I really love about my air fryer is how easy it is to use. With just a few simple steps, I can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in about 30 minutes, a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
This recipe works with 4-quart or larger air fryers. If you’re using a smaller one, cut the recipe in half or cook only half at a time. As a rule of thumb, avoid overfilling your air fryer basket or tray more than 1/3 – 1/2 of the way.
I’ve kept the seasonings very simple in purpose. These simple potatoes are already delicious. You can add any herbs or spices you like to switch up the flavors or match the main course you’re serving them with.
There are many different ways to season air fryer roasted potatoes. My favorites include garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and Italian herb seasoning.
Ingredients to use for this recipe
- Baby red and gold potatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sea salt
- Any other seasoning or herbs, optional if desired
How to roast potatoes using the air fryer
Since you aren’t peeling the potatoes, wash and scrub them thoroughly.
Cut the baby potatoes in half or into bite-sized pieces. If you aren’t using baby potatoes, you’ll need to cut the potatoes into small, bite-size pieces.
Soaking the potatoes in water for 20 minutes (if time allows) after cutting them can help draw out extra starch. This helps keep the potatoes from sticking together and will be noticeably crispier!
Using a towel, pat dry the potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss them around in the bowl to get a nice coating.
Toss the potatoes in the air fryer basket evenly.
Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Toss well and cook for another 10 minutes. 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.
Let the potatoes cool down for a few minutes before serving.
Notes and Cooking Tips
Soaking potatoes in water before air frying helps to remove the starch from the surface of the potatoes. This starch can cause the potatoes to become soggy when air fried. Soaking also makes the potatoes crispier in the air fryer and keeps the potatoes from sticking together.
The potatoes must be tossed and adjusted halfway through the cooking process. This allows them to cook evenly and not burn half while the other half doesn’t crisp well.
You do not have to boil potatoes before roasting them in the air fryer. In fact, boiling potatoes can make them less crispy when air fried. Instead, try cutting the potatoes into small pieces, so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
This recipe works with 4-quart or larger air fryers. If you’re using a smaller one, cut the recipe in half or cook only half at a time.
You can use any type of oil you like for air frying. Extra virgin olive oil is a healthy option that really cooks well. Avocado oil is a great choice, too, because of how hot it can get. Of course, you can always forego the oil, but the seasonings will have difficulty sticking if you do.
There are many different ways to season air fryer roasted potatoes. My favorites include garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and Italian herb seasoning. However, you can use whatever herbs and spices you like to create a unique flavor profile. Feel free to experiment.
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.
The cooking time for air fryer roasted potatoes will vary depending on the size and thickness of your potatoes. However, we generally recommend cooking them for about 20 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown.
Air fryer potato recipes are a healthy alternative to traditional oven-roasted potatoes. They are lower in fat and calories, making them a great way to cook food without compromising taste or nutrition.
Air fryer roasted potatoes are a versatile side dish that can be served in almost any meal. They pair well with chicken, beef, pork, and fish and can also be an excellent accompaniment to salads and sandwiches.
Make Ahead
You can cut the potatoes and leave them submerged in water in the fridge for up to a day. This prevents the potatoes from browning with exposure to the air. Then, resume the recipe steps whenever you’re ready to cook them.
Storing leftovers
Transfer leftover cooked potatoes to an airtight glass container and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Easy Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 lbs baby red and gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Any other seasoning or herbs optional if desired
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and scrub them thoroughly.
- Cut the baby potatoes in half or into bite-sized pieces. If you aren't using baby potatoes, you'll need to cut the potatoes into small, bite-size pieces.
- Using a paper towel, pat dry the potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss them around in the bowl to get a nice coating.
- Toss the potatoes in the air fryer basket evenly.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Toss well and cook for another 10 minutes. 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.
- Let the potatoes cool down for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can cut the potatoes and leave them submerged in water in the fridge for up to a day. This prevents the potatoes from browning with exposure to the air. Then, resume the recipe steps whenever you’re ready to cook them. Storing leftovers
Transfer leftover cooked potatoes to an airtight glass container and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
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