Whether you're serving them as an easy side dish, a component to your breakfast bowl, or as a snack all on their own, roasted potatoes can do it all. At Delish, we prefer for our potatoes to be seasoned well, extra crispy on the outside, and perfectly soft on the inside. Our secret to nailing them every time? The air fryer. Herby and extra crispy, these potatoes are ready in half the time—no waiting for the oven to preheat, and cooked through in around 10 minutes. Plus, the air fryer requires less oil than typical roasting while still giving an ultra-crispy, golden outside.
Toss in your favorite seasonings, and in no time you’ll have perfectly crisp potatoes ready to be served with every meal. Here’s how:
What potatoes are best for the air fryer?
Baby potatoes are our fave for the air fryer. Really any variety will work, but we recommend looking for baby Yukon gold or red potatoes.
Do I need to boil my potatoes before frying?
No need to boil! The air fryer will do all the work to these tiny taters, keeping them soft and cooked-through on the inside.
Tips for crispy air fryer potatoes:
— Leave the skin on. If you peel your potatoes, they won’t be nearly as crispy—the oiled skin gives the delicious crispy bite with these taters.
— Preheat your air fryer. Placing your potatoes in a preheated 400° air fryer will also help them achieve maximum crispiness in a shorter amount of time.
— Cook in batches. If you're doubling the recipe, make sure to cook in batches! You want your potatoes to be in a single layer when cooking for maximum crispiness (trust us—it might take more time, but it's worth it for extra crispy potatoes).
— Stir & shake. To make sure your potatoes cook evenly, make sure to shake and stir your potatoes in the basket at least once while cooking.
Variations:
We coated these babies in a mix of savory seasonings before topping them with fresh herbs, but this easy side is endlessly customizable. Keep it simple with garlic powder, salt and pepper, or switch it up by adding your favorite seasonings—Cajun, herbs de Provence, taco seasoning, even Parmesan—to make them completely your own.
Serving ideas:
These crispy bites are so easy, they come in handy for almost any meal, anytime of the day! Serve them up in your breakfast taco or breakfast burrito, as a hearty side to your weeknight dinner, or whip them up with some ketchup or ranch for a dippable, savory snack at your tailgate party.
Storage:
If you have any leftover potatoes, store them in an airtight container for 4-5 days. When ready to enjoy again, reheat in the air fryer until hot and crispy.
Made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 25 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 123
Ingredients
- 1 lb.
baby potatoes, halved
- 1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp.
garlic powder
- 1 tsp.
Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp.
Cajun seasoning (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedge, for serving
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Step1In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Cajun seasoning, if using. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step2Place potatoes in basket of air fryer and cook at 400° for 10 minutes. Shake basket and stir potatoes and cook until potatoes are golden and tender, 8 to10 minutes more.
- Step3Squeeze lemon juice over cooked potatoes and garnish with parsley before serving.
