Air fryer roasted potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed with various meals. Here’s a simple recipe to make air fryer roasted potatoes:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450 grams) baby potatoes (red or yellow)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme), chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Cut any larger potatoes into halves or quarters, so they are roughly the same size.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the potatoes to the bowl and toss them well to coat them evenly with the oil and seasonings.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes.
- Once preheated, transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the basket; you might need to cook them in multiple batches.
- Cook the potatoes in the air fryer for about 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and the air fryer model you’re using. The potatoes should be golden brown and crispy on the outside when done.
- If desired, sprinkle the roasted potatoes with freshly chopped herbs, such as rosemary or thyme, while they’re still hot from the air fryer. Toss them gently to distribute the herbs.
- Serve the air fryer roasted potatoes as a side dish with your favorite main course. They pair well with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or even as a breakfast side.
Enjoy your delicious and crispy air fryer roasted potatoes!
Notes:
- Type of potatoes. You can use any type of potatoes that you want. You can even cut down larger potatoes and make them bite-sized and use them as well. Baby potatoes are a great size and don’t need prep work, but they aren’t the only type of potatoes to use.
- Don’t overseason. Be careful adding seasonings such as extra salt because the parmesan is salty as is. You don’t want to add too much salt.
- Change up the seasonings. Have fun with the seasonings. If you want to use paprika, onion powder, or even ranch seasoning, go for it! This is what makes this potato recipe so versatile.
- Cut evenly. If you do use larger potatoes and cut them down, make sure that you’re cutting them as evenly as possible. The reason for this is that they’ll cook evenly in the air fryer as well.
- Add some heat. Spicy potatoes are great! You can easily add chili powder or even red pepper flakes to kick up the heat!
- Don’t overcrowd. One of the biggest mistakes people make is that they try to cram too much food into the air fryer. The potatoes need to be in a single line so that the air circulates and cooks them all.
