Air Fryer Potatoes

Potatoes, or “spuds” as my Irish brother-in-law affectionately calls them, are truly a favorite for just about everyone. Potatoes can be cooked 1,000 ways and they always steal the show! These air fryer potatoes are proof of that. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, they’re like mini baked potatoes. They are seriously delicious dipped in ketchup, mayo, or Comeback Sauce. This air fryer potato recipe is great to use with whatever potatoes you have on hand, making it the perfect recipe for fridge clean out day.

Why Make Potatoes in the Air Fryer?

Listen, we love roasted potatoes. They’re simple and delicious. But sometimes you need potatoes right now, and roasting just isn’t quick enough. Using an air fryer, these potatoes are roasted to perfection in less than half the time. So, the next time you have a potato emergency, this air fryer potato recipe is here for you. You can thank us later!

Should I Soak the Potatoes?

We did not do this, but cutting and soaking potatoes in cold water releases some of the starches and can make the potatoes crispier! Our potatoes were more like tiny bites of the perfect baked potato!

What To Serve With Air Fryer Potatoes

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Air Fryer Potatoes

Air fryer potatoes are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and made for dipping. They're the perfect side for any meal!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Total Cost $3.60 recipe / $0.90 serving

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 106kcal

Author Jess – Budget Bytes

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 lb. baby potatoes, quartered $3.16
• 1/2 Tbsp olive oil $0.09
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
• 1/2 tsp onion powder $0.05
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste $0.10
• 1 tsp freshly chopped parsley, for garnish $0.05

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 4 minutes. Wash and quarter the baby potatoes.
• Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
• Cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer, until golden brown with crispy edges, stopping halfway through to shake.
• Garnish with minced parsley and additional salt and pepper, if needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 3g

how to make Air Fryer Potatoes – step by step photos

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 4 minutes. Quarter 1 lb. of baby potatoes.

Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Toss the quartered baby potatoes with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer, until golden brown with crispy edges, stopping halfway through to shake. Garnish with 1 tsp minced fresh parsley and additional salt and pepper, if needed.

These air fryer potatoes are the ultimate crispy side dish!

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