Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
These air fryer potatoes are golden and crispy on the outside with a fluffy interior, making a quick and easy side dish or snack with flavorful seasoning.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: parmesan parsley, chili flakes
Instructions
- Wash and cut the baby potatoes into halves or quarters.
- Toss potatoes in a mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the potatoes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
- Cook the potatoes for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Optionally, toss the hot potatoes with parmesan and parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately with your choice of ketchup, aioli, or ranch dressing.
Notes
- Soak potatoes for 20 minutes and dry well for extra crispiness.
- Add cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Enhance flavor with rosemary or thyme.
- Toss with melted garlic butter after cooking for richness.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3 minutes for best texture.