Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes Recipe – Easy Side Dish
Add Preferred SourceThese air fryer baby potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They make the fantastic side dish or snack, and they’re so easy to make! You’ll never want to go back to oven-roasted potatoes after you’ve tried this recipe.
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Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Baby Potato Recipe
- Healthier Option: Air frying baby potatoes significantly cuts down the oil content, less oil makes them a healthier choice without sacrificing taste.
- Crispy Texture: The air fryer gives the baby potatoes an irresistible crispy exterior while keeping the insides tender and fluffy; they really are crispy perfection!
- Versatility: You can easily mix and match herbs, spices, and seasonings to customize the recipe to your own taste preferences.
- Kid-Friendly: The whole family loves them; their small size and crispy texture make them a hit with younger eaters, making mealtime less of a battle.
- Forget the Oven: There’s no need to turn the oven on for this easy recipe, as it’s so easy to cook baby potatoes in the air fryer!
- Don’t Boil: Unlike oven-roasted potatoes that need to be peeled and parboiled, these air fryer baby potatoes are SO simple!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need these simple ingredients shown in the photograph below to make these delicious air fried crispy potatoes.
Awesome crispy baby potatoes, perfectly seasoned, air frying has never been so satisfying, you’ll want these at your next family gathering!
How To Make Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes With Step-By-Step Instructions
It’s easy to air-fry baby potatoes if you follow our simple instructions.
A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat your air fryer to 400F/200C.
Clean and cut your baby potatoes in half.
In a large bowl, toss your baby potatoes in olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until they are fully coated.
Place your baby potatoes cut side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 20 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through to ensure they cook evenly.
When cooked, they will be fork tender, crispy and golden brown on the outside and beautifully soft on the inside.
Remove the mini potatoes from the air fryer basket, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
- In a bowl, toss your baby potatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.2 pounds baby potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Place your baby potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer cut side down and cook for 18-20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, and flip the potatoes halfway through. Remove from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, serve and enjoy your baby potatoes!Fresh parsley
Notes
- Preheat for Perfection: Always preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before adding the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Uniform Sizing: Try to keep your baby potatoes similar in size so they all cook at the same rate. The cooking time will vary for larger potatoes.
- Dry Them Well: After washing, pat the potatoes dry to help the seasonings adhere better and for crispier results.
- Season Generously: Don’t be shy with herbs and spices; the right seasonings can elevate the dish.
- Single Layer Rule: Place the potatoes in a single layer in the basket to avoid steam build-up, which can make them soggy.
- Shake It Up: Halfway through cooking, give the basket a good shake to ensure all sides get that crispy texture.
- Test for Doneness: Use a fork to check if they’re cooked through; it should easily pierce the potato.
- Pre-washed: Buy baby potatoes that have already been washed and then wipe them with a damp cloth to save time. If they aren’t prewashed, then wash and dry baby potatoes well before seasoning.
- Let Them Rest: Give the potatoes a couple of minutes to rest after cooking. This helps the exterior maintain its crispiness.
Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your potatoes, will need either a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.
Nutrition
Recipe Notes and Expert Tips
- Preheat for Perfection: Always preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before adding the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Uniform Sizing: Try to keep your baby potatoes similar in size so they all cook at the same rate. The cooking time will vary for larger potatoes.
- Dry Them Well: After washing, pat the potatoes dry to help the seasonings adhere better and for crispier results.
- Season Generously: Don’t be shy with herbs and spices; the right seasonings can elevate the dish.
- Single Layer Rule: Place the potatoes in a single layer in the basket to avoid steam build-up, which can make them soggy.
- Shake It Up: Halfway through cooking, give the basket a good shake to ensure all sides get that crispy texture.
- Test for Doneness: Use a fork to check if they’re cooked through; it should easily pierce the potato.
- Pre-washed: Buy baby potatoes that have already been washed and then wipe them with a damp cloth to save time. If they aren’t prewashed, then wash and dry baby potatoes well before seasoning.
- Let Them Rest: Give the potatoes a couple of minutes to rest after cooking. This helps the exterior maintain its crispiness.
What Do I Serve Air Fryer Potatoes With?
Roasted baby potatoes are the perfect side dish for an Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner.
Serve them as a side with mushroom wellington, lentil loaf, or a delicious nut roast.
Eat them as a snack and dip them in sour cream and chive dip, sriracha mayo, or blue cheese dressing.
Other Ways to Season Potatoes in the Air Fryer
We’ve used Italian seasoning on our baby potato recipe, but these seasonings would also be delicious!
Add a sprig of fresh rosemary or your favorite fresh herbs for these small potatoes to pop with flavor.
- Cajun seasoning
- Peri peri seasoning
You could also add veggie Parmesan cheese to get a delicious cheesy taste to these delicious little potatoes.
And if you’re looking for other potato dishes to make in the air fryer, try this delicious Lebanese Potato Salad.
How Do I Store Leftover Air-Fried Baby Potatoes?
If you find yourself with leftover cooked potatoes, then the good news is that our air fryer mini potatoes store very well.
Keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days, eat them cold, or reheat them in the air fryer at 360F/180C for 3 – 6 minutes.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes for You To Make at Home
If you’ve enjoyed our air fryer potato recipe, then why not try these?
- Air fried asparagus
- Air fried broccoli
- Air fried potato skins
- Air fried tomatoes
- Air fried mushrooms
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