Enjoy deliciously Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes that are golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They cook in half the time of an oven and require just a small amount of oil. They are great for an easy side dish and make great breakfast potatoes too!
These air fryer baby potatoes are addictive, crispy outside, and soft and fluffy inside. Made with baby potatoes, olive oil, and spices, they are ready in 20 minutes. You can even add melty cheese on top for extra deliciousness (so good).
Perfect with Smoked Burgers, Smash Burgers, Instant Pot BBQ Pork Ribs, or Classic Meatloaf.
Also great as breakfast potatoes with Baked Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole, Crispy Buttermilk Belgian Waffles, Oven-Baked Omelet Casserole, or Fluffy Banana Pancakes!
If you like these, try my Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes or other air fryer potato recipes like Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges, Curly Fries In Air Fryer, Frozen Waffle Fries In Air Fryer, Air Fryer French Fries, and Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
For a quick and easy recipe, make my Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza.
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❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This is an easy recipe to make. The potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside while being tender and fluffy on the inside.
- Each potato is perfectly cooked - and every batch will come out consistently crispy and delicious.
- These potatoes can be served as breakfast potatoes or as a side dish for dinner.
- Both kids and adults will love them!
- Cooking with an air fryer means less oil and less mess to clean up. 🙂
- These crispy potatoes require a bake time of only about 20 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes and the size of your air fryer. It is so much faster than frying potatoes on the stove and so much healthier, too!
🥔 Ingredients
- Potatoes: Potatoes are the star ingredient in this recipe. You can use any kind of potatoes you like. Red potatoes, yellow potatoes, russet potatoes, or Yukon gold. I used red baby potatoes. They should be washed, peeled if you like, and diced into 1 or 2-inch cubes.
- Olive oil: The potatoes are coated in olive oil before being air-fried. This helps to achieve that crispy texture. You can also use avocado oil if you like.
- Seasoning: I used paprika, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper - but feel free to use any kind you like!
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.
🧂 Variations
Change up the flavor of these potato cubes simply by changing the seasonings you put on. Here are some tasty ideas to try:
- Use cayenne pepper or chili powder for a spicier kick.
- Add oregano or thyme.
- Smoked paprika will be awesome if you have it!
- Toss with parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning!
- Dill weed
- Cajun seasoning
- Fresh rosemary
- Parsley
- My favorite variation is to top the cooked potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese! I took out a baking sheet, covered it with parchment paper, added the cooked potatoes to it, added shredded cheese, and popped it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Mmmm, so good!!!
🥣 How To Make Crispy Potatoes In The Air Fryer
These are so quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights!
First, wash and peel your potatoes. If you are using your own potatoes or are organic, you do not need to peel them. However, our red potatoes have been in the root cellar all winter, and they have seen better days, so I peel them.
Next, cut the potatoes into cubes in 1 to 2-inch pieces. Try to cut all potatoes to a similar size for even cooking. Larger potatoes will take longer to cook.
Place diced potatoes into a large bowl. Add seasonings and olive oil to the bowl. Toss the potatoes with a spoon until the potatoes are well coated.
Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and preheat. Add potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket! You want the hot air to be able to move around the potatoes to cook them evenly and get really crispy. I have a large 6 qt air fryer and can cook 2 pounds of potatoes in 2 batches.
Next, set the cooking time for 20 minutes, and be sure to shake the basket at the halfway mark, at about 10 minutes.
All air fryers do not cook the same, so the cooking time may have to be adjusted for your own air fryer.
The picture below was after 10 minutes of cooking when I shook the basket at the halfway point.
The potatoes will be done in just 10 more minutes, and they should be crispy golden on the outside. Test for doneness by inserting a fork into a piece of potato; it should feel soft inside.
That's all there is to it! Add some extra salt and pepper if you like, and dig in!
💭 Expert Tips
- Cut the potatoes into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- If you want SUPER crispy potatoes, soak the diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes first. Drain well and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel before tossing them with the other ingredients.
- Always preheat your air fryer; this helps the potatoes crisp up better.
- Do not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer. There needs to be space around the potatoes so that they become crispy.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time.
- All air fryers are not the same. As a result, you may need to adjust your cooking time.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes! Most people who have air fryers say their air fryer potatoes are ultra crispy and taste like they were deep-fried but are way less greasy. Since you only use a tiny bit of oil, you don't need to feel bad about eating them.
Yes, you can. Always flip your food or shake the air fryer's basket halfway through cooking to make sure they get crispy evenly on both sides. You can open the air fryer at any time to check the doneness of your potatoes.
Potatoes are a root vegetable that is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, calcium, potassium, folate, antioxidants, and fiber. Plus, they are almost fat-free! These potatoes are certainly healthier than deep-frying in oil. Air frying cuts calories by 70% to 80% and has a lot less fat. Plus, the oil used in this recipe is olive oil, which is heart-healthy in small amounts.
It takes about 20 minutes to cook diced potatoes in the air fryer.
You may not get crispy potatoes in the air fryer for a few reasons. If your potatoes are cut into different sizes, they won't cook evenly. Also, packing too many potatoes into your air fryer basket restricts airflow, leading to less crispy potatoes. Finally, forgetting to shake the basket halfway through cooking may result in unevenly cooked and less crispy potatoes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, place them back in the preheated air fryer for 5-10 minutes, and they will crisp up again!
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Ultra Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes washed, peeled, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into cubes in 1 to 2-inch pieces. Try to cut all potatoes a similar size for even cooking.2 pounds potatoes
- Place diced potatoes into a large bowl. Add seasonings and olive oil to the bowl. Use a spoon and mix until potatoes are well coated.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the air fryer. Set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the potatoes because you want them to cook evenly and get really crispy.
- Next, set the cooking time for 20 minutes, and be sure to shake the basket halfway through, at about 10 minutes. All air fryers do not cook the same, so the cooking time may have to be adjusted for your own air fryer.
- After the 20 minutes are up, the potatoes should be crispy and golden on the outside. Test for doneness by inserting a fork into a piece of potato; it should feel soft.
- That's it! Serve immediately!
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Cut the potatoes into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- If you want SUPER crispy potatoes, soak the diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes first. Drain well and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel before tossing them with the other ingredients.
- Do not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer. There needs to be space around the potatoes so that they become crispy.
- All air fryers are not the same. As a result, you may need to adjust your cooking time.
- Always preheat your air fryer; this helps the potatoes crisp up better.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time.
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Why the foods we love the most have a warning sign all over them? SO not fair:)) These chips look amazing!!!
Jamie
Love the seasoning on this!
Jeri
I'm glad you like it, Jamie!
Pam Greer
I Love how crispy these come out!
Amy Roskelley
Yes! I love having sweet potato fries at breakfast too!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
It looks incredibly delicious. I wish this were in front of me.
Jeri
Thank you! It's so easy to make!
Amy
I just got an air fryer, I will be giving this a try!
Jeri
That's great! I have been loving mine! Enjoy!
Sue
What a delicious way to use my new air fryer!