Crispy on the outside and deliciously fluffy on the inside, air fryer fingerling potatoes are one of our favorite potatoes to cook in the air fryer. With just five minutes of prep time, you’ll be able to cook these up in no time!
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If you’re new to air frying, you’ve probably already tried to air fry frozen French fries or air fry baked potatoes.
If you’ve ever tried oven-roasted fingerling potatoes, you’ll already know how delicious they are.
Get ready for the same fantastic taste, but without the kitchen oven!
Why you’ll love air-fried fingerling potatoes
- No need to turn on the oven to make deliciously crispy potatoes.
- This is a quick and easy recipe with only five minutes of preparation.
- They make a refreshing change to the traditional baked potato.
- An easy side dish or a snack to dip in your favorite sauce.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Air fryer fingerling potatoes are perfectly crispy, yet perfectly soft inside, we always make extra, and they always get eaten.
How to cook fingerling potatoes in the air fryer with step-by-step instructions
It’s easy to air-fry fingerling potatoes if you follow our simple instructions.
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/205°C.
Wash and pat dry your fingerling potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise using a kitchen knife.
Place the halves in a mixing bowl and add olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic (you could use garlic powder), kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and toss the potatoes to ensure they are evenly coated.
Place cut side down in the air fryer basket and your preheated air fryer, and cook for 12 – 14 minutes, flipping the fingerling potatoes halfway through to ensure an even cook.
When cooked, your fingerling potatoes will have a deliciously crispy texture and will have turned a lovely golden brown color.
Remove them from the air fryer basket, place them in a serving bowl, and garnish with fresh herbs and optional vegetarian grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Subs
If you can’t find fingerling potatoes, you could use baby Yukon gold potatoes. - Dry them
Drying potatoes is essential, as this is how you get crispy skins. - Kitchen oven
Perfect for the oven or air fryer; if you prefer to bake fingerling potatoes, you can do so at 400°F/205°C for approximately 35 minutes. - Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
How to store leftover air fryer fingerling potatoes
Keep leftover air fryer fingerling potatoes in the fridge for 3 – 4 days; they’ll still be safe to eat.
What’s the difference between fingerling potatoes and baby potatoes?
Fingerling potatoes are a variety of potatoes that are small and have a distinctive finger shape. In contrast, baby potatoes are simply small, oval, or round-shaped, immature potatoes of any potato variety.
Fingerling potatoes have a nutty, earthy flavor, and they have a slightly waxy skin.
Why are my air-fried potatoes soggy?
If you haven’t dried your fingerling potatoes before cooking, that’s the first thing to look at.
It could also be that you’ve overcrowded the air fryer basket; make sure there’s enough space between them for the hot air to circulate around them.
Air fryers all cook slightly differently, so it could also be that you need somewhat longer and possibly at a higher temperature; you’ll need to experiment for your specific model.
Do I need to peel fingerling potatoes?
No, you don’t have to peel them.
You do, however, have to wash fingerling potatoes before cooking, and please ensure you have dried them before air frying.
Recipe variations
We’ve used Italian seasoning for this air fryer fingerling potatoes recipe, but you could use any seasonings you like.
You could use fresh herbs, rosemary, thyme, or oregano.
Why not try these?
More air fryer potato recipes for you to try at home
- Air fryer smashed potatoes
- Baked sweet potato in the air fryer
- Air fryer roasted potatoes
- Air fryer potato skins
- Air fryer masala fries
Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Fingerling potatoes
- 2⅓ tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F/205°C.
- Wash and pat dry your potatoes, and then using a kitchen knife, cut them in half lengthways. Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.1½ lbs Fingerling potatoes, 2⅓ tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 3 cloves Garlic, ½ tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp Black pepper
- Place the potatoes cut side down on a large rimmed baking sheet, ensuring that they don't touch (you may need two baking sheets). Place them in the oven and bake them for 25 – 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through when cooked they should be crispy. Remove them from the oven and place them in a serving bowl garnish with parsley and optional vegetarian Parmesan cheese. Serve as a side dish, with garlic aioli or your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Notes
- Subs
If you can’t find fingerling potatoes, you could use baby Yukon gold potatoes. - Dry them
Drying potatoes is essential, as this is how you get crispy skins. - Kitchen oven
Perfect for the oven or air fryer; if you prefer to bake fingerling potatoes, you can do so at 400°F/205°C for approximately 35 minutes. - Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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