These Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are so delicious and easy to make. They are crispy on the outside yet tender and fluffy on the inside. All you have to do is toss these delicious cubed potatoes in some olive oil and staple seasonings found in your pantry. I must warn you, they are addictive!
You won’t believe how easy it is to make these crispy air fryer potatoes. With just a few basic ingredients and your air fryer, you’ll have a delectable side dish in no time. They’re such a delicious side dish that you can make in just 30 minutes! If you’re new to air frying then you’ll love this recipe as it’s super simple and is the perfect fail-proof beginner recipe.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- It’s healthier. Since these potatoes are air-fried, they’re lighter and healthier compared to traditional frying methods.
- It’s family friendly. It’s hard to find a kid who’ll pass up some crispy potatoes. Same goes for adults so this is the perfect family friendly side dish to serve up with any dinner.
- Time saving. Potatoes take a while in the oven but they cook up real quick in the air fryer! Plus it keeps your oven free for other recipes.
- Versatile: You can customize your seasoning to match your taste, whether you prefer a smoky, herby, or spicy flavor profile.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Russet potatoes — washed very well, cut into 1″ cubes for quick cooking. If you don’t have russet potatoes, you can use Golden Yukon potatoes.
- Olive oil– olive oil is a healthier choice, but feel free to use whatever you like
- Seasoning: Tuscan garlic seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper, and crushed rosemary to enhances the overall flavor.
How To Make Air Fryer Potatoes
Step 1: Preheat: preheat the air fryer to 380F.
Step 2: Prepare the potatoes: Wash the potatoes and cube them. Rinse with cold water and pat them dry. Transfer them to a bowl.
Step 3: Season: Add the oil, spices and mix to coat well.
Step 4: Air fry the potatoes: Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer without overcrowding. Air fry in two batches if needed. Air fry for 25-30 minutes, until crispy and tender. Shake the basket half way through.
- Enjoy: Transfer the potatoes to a dish and serve while warm.
Recipe Tips
- Slice Evenly: Make sure to cut your potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overloading the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and ensure crispiness.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheating helps the potatoes start cooking immediately, leading to a crispier result.
- Shake the Basket: To promote even cooking, give the basket a shake every 5-7 minutes.
- Serve Immediately: These potatoes are at their crispiest right out of the air fryer, so enjoy them while they’re hot.
Air Fryer Potatoes Variations
- Make it spicy: Add in some cayenne powder or red chili flakes to your seasoning to give your potatoes a spicier kick.
- Make it herby: add in additional dried or fresh herbs of your choice to the seasoning.
- Make this garlicky: add in some fresh minced garlic.
- Potatoes: swap russet potatoes for red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes (small ones work).
- Oven bake: If you don’t have an air fryer, preheat your oven to 400 F, bake for 30-40 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Toss at least once half way through.
Storing and Reheating
Storing: Refrigerate leftover air fryer potatoes in airtight containers for 3 to 5 days.
Reheating: To reheat these potatoes, you can throw them in the air fryer at any time and reheat for a few minutes. You can also reheat them in the microwave for a minute or so depending on the amount. Note that for best result, the air fryer would have better results since it also refries the outer part of the potatoes when you reheat.
Freezing: You can freeze these potatoes after they have completely thawed and then reheat in the air fryer when ready to serve.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Potatoes?
You can serve almost anything with air fried potatoes. Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve this recipe with.
- Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Tenders
- Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
- Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Frequently Asked Questions
That’s up to you! As long as you give your potatoes a good scrub, you can skip peeling your potatoes before air frying them. Just be sure to make sure the potatoes are dried before cooking them as it could cause them to steam in the air fryer if they have water on them.
I recommend using russet potatoes, Yukon gold, red potatoes or any kind of baby potatoes.
You may have left some moisture on the potatoes before air frying. Be sure to dry the potatoes really well before adding oil and seasoning. Also, potatoes differ from one another.
While they are best served fresh out of the air fryer, you can keep them warm in a low oven or briefly reheat them in the air fryer. Another recommendation is, you can par-boil the potatoes ahead of time for 5 minutes and when it’s time to cook them, season and air fry. This will cut back at least 10 minutes of the cook time.
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These Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes are bound to become a staple in your kitchen. They are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and they’re ready in no time thanks to the convenience of the air fryer. Get ready to impress your family with this simple and satisfying recipe
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Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Equipment
- Large Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes washed very well, cut into 1" cubes
- 3 tbsps. olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp. Tuscan garlic seasoning I used McCormick brand, use your favorite
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. black pepper fresh cracked
- ½ tsp. salt or more to taste
- ½ tsp. crushed rosemary dry or fresh is you prefer
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 F
- Wash the potatoes very well and cube them into 1 inch cubes. Rinse with cold water and drain. Pat them dry well with a kitchen towel to remove any moisture and transfer them to a bowl.
- Add the oil, spices and mix to coat well.
- Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer without over crowding. You want to give them enough space and cook two batches if need. This may depend on the size of your air fryer. So use your judgment.
- Bake the potatoes in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, until crispy and tender. Shake the basket half way through.
- Transfer the potatoes to a dish and serve.
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Notes
- Slice Evenly: Make sure to cut your potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overloading the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and ensure crispiness.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheating helps the potatoes start cooking immediately, leading to a crispier result.
- Shake the Basket: To promote even cooking, give the basket a shake every 5-7 minutes.
- Serve Immediately: These potatoes are at their crispiest right out of the air fryer, so enjoy them while they’re hot.
Caterina says
Delish! So easy! Love it! It’s a keeper!
Mariam Ezzeddine says
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for leaving a review.
Stefan says
Absolutely amazing recipe!
Mariam Ezzeddine says
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review.
Melissa says
Easy quick and oh so good
Mariam Ezzeddine says
Thanks Melisa, So happy to hear that.
Irene Diep says
Love it, added thyme, and cooked in regular oven on 400 as I cooked extra potatoes and didn’t want to do several batches still turned out delicious.
Irene Diep says
No rosemary on hand so I used Thyme still turned out delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Mariam E. says
Hi Irene,
A wonderful twist to the recipe. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the review.
Daelynne says
This recipe turned out amazing 😋 I decided to add a lil smoked paprika to it as well instead of all regular paprika.I also used golden potatoes instead of russets and used avocado oil instead of extra virgin Olive oil. I also ground up the seasonings all together before sprinkling on oiled up potatoes. ❤️
Mariam E. says
Thanks so much for the review Daelynne. Glad you enjoyed it and adapted it to your preference.