Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned, Air Fryer Potatoes are a low-fat, easy side dish that comes together FAST while keeping the heat out of the kitchen!
From Mashed Potatoes to Instant Pot Baked Potatoes to Parsley Potatoes, to these Air Fryer Potatoes, potato side dishes make an inexpensive and versatile pairing suitable for endless entrees.
why you will love this recipe
If you are looking for crispy, flavorful potatoes that are not coated in oil, you are going to LOVE this recipe for Air Fryer Potatoes.
- Healthy Alternative. This recipe for Air Fryer Potatoes produces crispy, flavorful potatoes without using much oil, making them much lower in fat and calories than deep-fried potatoes.
- Amazing Results. The air fryer works its magic to give these Air Fryer Potatoes an outrageously crispy texture, just as though they had been fried.
- Quick & Easy Recipe. With just a few basic, affordable ingredients, Air-Fried Potatoes come together in 30 minutes, making them a perfect side dish for any 30-Minute Dinner Recipe.
- Versatile Recipe. Not only does this air fryer potato recipe work using a variety of potatoes, but you can also season up the potatoes in endless ways to create a new and unique side dish time and time again.
What You Need
- Potatoes: This recipe works with Russet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, or red potatoes. If you would like to use sweet potatoes, be sure to check out my recipe for Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes.
- Oil: You will only need a tiny bit of oil for this recipe. Canola oil, olive oil, or avocado oil are all good choices, as they have a higher smoking point.
- Seasonings: Salt is the only needed seasoning, but I like to add paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for additional flavor, which mimics the flavors found in my recipe for Homemade Seasoned Salt. I have also shared other seasoning options below.
- Air Fryer: There are so many brands of air fryers on the market and each is vastly different, but all will work well with this recipe.
Flavor Modifications
The recipe as written uses salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, but the options for seasoning Air Fried Potatoes are endless. Below are a few of my favorite flavor variations.
- Ranch Flavored Potatoes: Season the potatoes with 2 teaspoons of Ranch Seasoning and serve with a side of ranch or sour cream for dipping.
- Taco Flavored Potatoes: Use 2 teaspoons of Taco Seasoning to flavor the potatoes prior to air-frying them. I love adding these Tex Mex Air Fried Potatoes to burritos for an extra filling, flavorful component.
- Onion Potatoes: Add a savory onion flavor to these air-fried potatoes by seasoning them with 2 teaspoons of Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix.
- Cajun Spiced Potatoes: Give these potatoes a kick by using 2 teaspoons of Homemade Cajun Seasoning to season them!
- Low-Sodium/Salt-Free Potatoes: Cut the salt to ¼ teaspoon OR omit completely if on a salt-free diet.
- Latin-American Spin: Use Adobo Seasoning to give the potatoes an earthy, zesty spin.
- Greek Potatoes: Toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil and 2 teaspoons of Greek seasoning and air-fry as directed. I love topping with lemon zest to really add a nice flavor to the potatoes.
How to Cook Potatoes in an Air Fryer
Step One: Prepare the Potatoes. In order to ensure that the potatoes cook evenly, be sure that your cubed potatoes are all equal in size. Then you want to toss them with a bit of oil and seasonings of your choice to evenly coat the potatoes so that each bite is well seasoned.
Step Two: Add to Air Fryer. Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly into the air fryer basket OR the trays of the air fryer. It is okay if the potatoes overlap slightly, but you don't want to fill your basket more than 2 layers deep with potato cubes.
Step Three: Air Fry. If using an air fryer with trays, cook for 18-22 minutes. If using an air fryer with a basket, cook for 10 minutes, remove the basket, and give the potatoes a good shake so that they cook evenly. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
∗Pro-Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes ∗
- Scrub and dry the potatoes. While there is no need to peel your potatoes, you do want to give them a good scrub before dicing them into cubes. After scrubbing well, dry the potatoes with a towel or air-dry them before dicing them into cubes, as this will allow the seasonings to adhere to the potatoes.
- Be sure your potatoes are cut into equal-sized cubes. If not, your potatoes will not cook evenly.
- Shake your basket halfway through cooking. This is crucial to ensuring each potato crisps up evenly and achieves a golden exterior. You want to give it a good shake or use a wooden spatula to mix up the potatoes.
- Work in Batches. If your air fryer is a smaller model, you will need to either cut this recipe in half or air fry your potatoes in two batches. If you overcrowd the air fryer, the potatoes will not cook evenly.
Storing and Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerate: Allow the air-fried potatoes to cool and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes at 350 degrees F, shaking halfway.
- Freeze: If you won't use the potatoes up within 5 days, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat the frozen potatoes in the air fryer
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Potatoes pair perfectly with any meal from breakfast to lunch to dinner. They even can be used to create casseroles or as a filling in burritos. Below are a few of my family's favorite ways to serve up these crispy potatoes.
- In place of the frozen hashbrowns or cubed roasted potatoes, use these air-fried potatoes to make Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole, or Potato Frittata.
- Air Fryer Potatoes make a kid-friendly side dish and pair especially well with Homemade Chicken Tenders, Sloppy Joes, and Burgers.
- Add these crispy potatoes to a breakfast burrito or serve with scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage for a delicious, hearty breakfast.
More Favorite Air Fryer Recipes
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Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed russet potatoes
- ½ teaspoon canola oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- If your Air Fryer is a model that needs to preheat, preheat to 400℉. It should only take about 5 minutes to be ready.
- Scrub potatoes and dry well. Dice into ½-inch to ¾-inch cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and seasonings to coat evenly.
- Spread the cubed potatoes out evenly in the basket or trays of the air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes at 400℉ and remove the basket and give the potatoes a good shake so that they evenly cook. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- If your Air Fryer uses a tray and not a basket, there is no need to stop the cooking process to shake the potatoes. Instead roast for 18-22 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Serve as desired.
Equipment Needed
Notes
- Ranch Flavored Potatoes: Toss potatoes with ½ teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons Ranch Seasoning.
- Taco Flavored Potatoes: Toss potatoes with ½ teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning.
- Savory Onion Potatoes: Toss potatoes with ½ teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix.
- Cajun Spiced Potatoes: Toss potatoes with ½ teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons Homemade Cajun Seasoning.
- Low-Sodium/Salt-Free Potatoes: Cut the salt to ¼ teaspoon OR omit completely if on a salt-free diet.
Missy
The seasoning blend makes these air fryer potatoes something special. We served them with chicken strips and there wasn't one bite leftover. Great recipe.
Kristen Chidsey
I love hearing that you all enjoyed, Missy! Thanks for sharing!