Here’s a simple, crispy, and foolproof recipe for Air Fryer Potatoes — golden on the outside, tender inside, and ready fast!
🥔 Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 1.5–2 lbs potatoes
(baby potatoes, Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or russet cubes) - 1½–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- ½–1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: parsley, Parmesan, rosemary, or chives
Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
- Wash and dry potatoes.
- Cut into 1-inch pieces (or halve baby potatoes).
- Pat them dry — this helps crisping.
2. Season
In a bowl, toss potatoes with:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Onion powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper
3. Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for best results.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Cook until crisp and golden.
4. Finish
- Toss with fresh parsley, Parmesan, or a pinch of extra salt while hot.
⭐ Variations
Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes
Toss with 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning before cooking.
Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
After cooking, toss with ¼ cup Parmesan + 1 tbsp melted butter + minced garlic.
Chili-Lime Potatoes
Season with chili powder and finish with lime juice.
Loaded Potatoes
Top with cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
If you want, I can also give you air fryer baked potatoes, air fryer smashed potatoes, or air fryer sweet potato cubes!
