These perfectly seasoned Extra Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes are golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They're an easy side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
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These are the crispiest air fryer potatoes - so delicious! Made with baby potatoes, olive oil, and spices, these roasted potatoes are ready in 20 minutes. You can even add melty cheese on top! They are the perfect side for my Air Fryer Steak and these Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos.
If you like this air fryer potato recipe, check out my Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges, Curly Fries in Air Fryer, Frozen Waffle Fries in Air Fryer, and Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.
Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
- Quick and easy recipe.
- Delicious side dish perfect for busy weeknights!
- Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
- Make small breakfast potatoes, potato wedges, or even homemade french fries!
- Ready in only 20 minutes!
🥔 Recipe Ingredients
- Potatoes: These are the star ingredient. Use any potatoes you like: Red potatoes, yellow potatoes, russet potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes. I used red baby potatoes. You can peel them, but I recommend leaving the skins on - they help the potatoes get even crispier.
- Olive oil: The potatoes are coated in extra virgin olive oil before being air-fried to make them extra crispy. You can also use avocado oil.
- Seasoning: I used paprika, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper - but feel free to use your favorite seasonings.
See the printable recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
🥣 How To Make Crispy Potatoes In Air Fryer
Step-by-Step Instructions
Before You Start: Prep Your Potatoes
- Step 1: Prepare potatoes. Cut potatoes into cubes, slices, wedges, or french fries. Just make sure they are equal-sized chunks so they cook evenly. Larger potatoes will take longer to cook than smaller pieces. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2: Season. Add olive oil and seasonings to a large mixing bowl. Add the potato cubes and toss to coat the potatoes.
- Step 3: Air fry. Place seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket! Cook the potatoes in batches if you need to. Place the basket in the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
Not all air fryers cook the same, so the cooking time may need to be adjusted for your specific air fryer. The picture below was after 10 minutes of cooking when I shook the basket at the halfway point.
- Step 4: Serve. When the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, they are done. Test for doneness by inserting a fork into a piece of potato; it should feel soft inside. Serve with extra salt and pepper, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Top Tip
A little oil on the skins helps them to really crisp up. If you peel the potatoes, they won't get as crispy.
Tips For Crispy Potatoes
- Leave the skins on and 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.
- Do not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer. There needs to be space around the potatoes so that they become crispy.
- For maximum crispiness, spray potatoes with cooking spray halfway through.
🧂 Variations
- Use cayenne pepper, chili powder, or Cajun seasoning for a spicier kick.
- Add oregano, thyme, dill weed, parsley, or fresh rosemary.
- Smoked paprika is fantastic if you have it!
- Toss with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning!
- Place air-fried cooked potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, top them with shredded cheese, and pop them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
Related Recipe: Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Serving Suggestions
These crispy potatoes go perfectly with Pellet Smoked Hamburgers, Grilled Smash Burgers, Instant Pot BBQ Pork Ribs, or Classic Meatloaf With Brown Sugar Glaze.
They are also great as breakfast potatoes with Baked Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole, Crispy Buttermilk Belgian Waffles, Oven-Baked Omelet Casserole, or Fluffy Banana Pancakes.
Storage + Reheating Instructions
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 3-4 minutes until hot and crispy.
❓Recipe FAQs
For the crispiest results, yes! Just like with an oven, preheating gives you an immediate sear when the potatoes are placed in the hot air fryer basket.
Yes! Roast at 425°F for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
About 20 minutes at 400°F. Check and shake halfway through.
Make sure they're dry and not overcrowded in the basket. Moisture = steam = soft potatoes.
Yes, you can use parchment paper. The air fryer parchment paper is best as it has holes so the air flow isn't blocked.
Yes, especially if your pieces are small or thin. Check early to avoid burning.
Pretty much anything-grilled chicken, pork chops, burgers, or roasted fish.
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Printable Recipe
Extra Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes (cut in 1 to 2-inch chunks, slices, wedges, or french fries)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, seasoning salt, and black pepper. Add the diced potatoes and toss until well-coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- The potatoes are done when they are crispy and golden brown on the outside and tender when pierced with a fork. If you want them crispier, cook for an extra minute or two.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Leave the skins on and 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 the potatoes well and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. There needs to be space around the potatoes so that they become crispy. Cook in batches.
- For maximum crispiness, spray the potatoes with cooking spray halfway through cooking.
Nutrition
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Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
Why the foods we love the most have a warning sign all over them? SO not fair:)) These chips look amazing!!!
Jamie says
Love the seasoning on this!
Jeri says
I'm glad you like it, Jamie!
Pam Greer says
I Love how crispy these come out!
Amy Roskelley says
Yes! I love having sweet potato fries at breakfast too!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
It looks incredibly delicious. I wish this were in front of me.
Jeri says
Thank you! It's so easy to make!
Amy says
I just got an air fryer, I will be giving this a try!
Jeri says
That's great! I have been loving mine! Enjoy!
Sue says
What a delicious way to use my new air fryer!