The easiest golden-brown crispy Air Fryer Potatoes that are ready in 20 minutes and perfectly tender on the inside. Served here with salt, fresh rosemary garnish and a bowl of chili ketchup. Simplicity yes, DELICIOUS absolutely!
Once you make these potatoes, they will become your new favorite way of making this side dish because they're so versatile.
I've been making good use of my air fryer recently more so than ever before. It's so easy to get any food on the table in the air fryer. Whether you're after a healthy salmon and salad to this potato roast, and it all happens in very little time and effort.
Once you get used to making quick foods in the air fryer, it eliminates unnecessary take-out food or store-bought ready meals. This is a time saving, easy, affordable air fryer side dish.
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Without taking anything away from Oven-Roasted Potatoes, because we all know how good they are 🙂 There are times that you don't feel like heating up the entire kitchen by roasting in the oven or it's been a long day, this is when the air fryer becomes an invaluable kitchen appliance.
These air fryer-roasted potatoes are quite literally ready in under 20 minutes and if you make a small amount they cook even quicker!
I used 4 to 6 medium sized potatoes, cut each potato into 4 squares, season, oil and don't overfill the airfryer basket. Those are a few steps to successful air fryer roasted potatoes.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
- Serve these easy air-fryer roasted potatoes with this oven roast rack of lamb that has peas and potatoes in so omit the potoes and do it faster in the air fryer. Equally great with a chicken main dish too like this Air Fryer Whole Chicken or Baked Crunchy Chicken Breast.
- You can also serve these easy roasted potatoes with these equally easy recipes: Easy Air Fryer Lamb Chops and Sausage and Air Fryer Sauce and Chops.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Great Time Saver: They cook quickly and are delicious!
- Texture Highlight: Food is also about taste, texture, presentation and these roast potatoes are all of the above.
- Versatile: Change up the seasoning in a 100 different ways. Use any potatoes that are good for roasting including baby potatoes.
Ingredients for Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make the best roasted potatoes:
Potatoes - Use any potatoes that are good for roasting. The all purpose potatoes can sometimes be the "happy medium" between Waxy Potatoes and Floury Potatoes. I love Nicole potatoes.
Oil - Oil for browning and you can use vegetable oil, canola oil or avocado oil. This Extra Virgin Olive Oil is our preferred choice.
Seasoning - Use a great spice combination because spices always make a huge difference!
Salt - Maldon salt fan over here 🙂 I will sprinkle it over everything!
Herbs - Fresh rosemary, fresh thyme and fresh parsley are all great garnish options.
How to Air Fry Potatoes
Here an easy step-by-step method for easy air fryer potatoes.
Potato Prep - Wash, cut and peel. I prefer cutting into four squares. Add the potatoes into a bowl and toss in seasoning and olive oil to coat.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheating makes the air fryer basket nice and hot which is a good start to roasting food. If you have a preheat setting or not, you need to run the air fryer for 5 minutes.
Air-Fry - Lay the now seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15-20 minutes on 400 degrees F which is 200 degrees C flipping halfway through.
Flipping can mean a gentle shake to the air fryer basket or using a pair of tongs to turn the potatoes one at a time.
Serve -When the potatoes are crispy and fork-tender, serve them warm and garnish with salt and fresh herbs.
Recipe Notes For the Best Air Fryer Potatoes
Here are more tips to help you make the best air fryer potatoes. Lets start with skin-on or skin-off and which is best:
Skin-on and Skin-off Potatoes: Depends on what you looking for in the final outcome because I''ve done both and this is what I can share with you:
- Skin-on: Is a healthier option, you skip on having to peel the potatoes and the skin does get extra crispy both air fryer and oven method. You do have to flip and they do take longer to cook through than skin-off potatoes.
- Skin-off: Personally, I find that skin-off needs less oil to brown them, the seasoning seems to hold better, they cook quicker, have a smooth finished texture and the edges brown beatifully.
You miss out on the nutrients with skin-off potatoes but you can alternate whenever you make them and use both methods.
Single Layer Roasting
Air Frying in a Single Layer - If you saw my Easy Air Fryer Recipe with Lamb Chops and Sausage it was evident that I was not promoting space between the chops😅 in-fact, it was a tight fit.
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Did they cook? Perfectly browned meat and tender, juicy lamb chops, see for yourself.
The aim of this recipe, is to get tender potatoes on the inside and really crispy skin on the outside. Therefore, piling them up, may not give us that result. The air needs to circulate in the air fryer to give us the best crisp, hence, space between the potatoes wins.
Oil or Cooking Spray in the Air Fryer?
Use oil - As always, I prefer using oil on my food when using the air fryer. It not only helps brown the food it also adds a smooth finish, flavor and helps prevent any possible sticking.
Cooking spray - If you are going to use cooking spray, note that cooking spray can damage the lining of the inside of your air fryer over time. Cooking spray contains something called lecithin, which is a group of chemicals.
Variations
The best way to making roast potatoes is keeping it simple. Salt and a very good potato spice blend.
Which Potatoes are Best for Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes?
Russet Potatoes (starchy and good for mashed potato) and Yukon Gold Potatoes are known to be best for air frying potatoes.
In South Africa we have what is called Sifra potatoes. Most commonly used, found in most supermarkets, versatile in its cooking method. Enjoyable read on potatoes in South Africa here.
- Floury potatoes have a high starch content so they don't hold their shape well making them good for recipes like mashed potatoes and potato gnocchi.
- Waxy potatoes (low in starch and hold their shape well) These are popular for potato salad.
I am hopelessly in love with Nicole potatoes from Woolworths. Mediterranean style Waxy potatoes with a creamy texture is how they are described.
These potatoes hold their shape (waxy, low in starch) under high heat making them perfect for roasted potatoes.
There are however many variations of potatoes that you can use, including yellow potatoes (more like Yukon Gold), new potatoes and sweet potatoes. Usually, when a potato has yellow skin (like a yukon gold potato) or red skin, they are waxy potatoes.
Best Seasoning to Use for Roast Potatoes?
I use this potato seasoning, but you can use your favorite seasonings as there are a multitude, like garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, a simple salt and black pepper or any other. For best results, always use an oil to hold the seasoning together. Olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil etc. Remember to increase the quantity of seasoning and the cooking time for larger potatoes. Extra olive oil will help with crispy potatoes.
Do you need to air fry on high heat?
Yes, in order for the best way to a crispy outside and soft inside, you need high temperature.
How do I know when my potatoes are ready?
Your potatoes are done when they have a light golden brown color over them. If you want the edges a little more brown, let them air fry for 1-2 minutes more. Use a fork to pierce the potato, it should get to the soft inside easily.
Wash and Soak Potatoes | Flour Before Roasting?
Not in this air fryer recipe. This potato recipe in the air fryer, uses nothing besides seasoning and olive oil, air fry and serve with salt. Enjoy!
Storage for Air Fryer Potato Recipe
It's roast potatoes, how is there leftover potatoes? It happens and the good news is, you can store them so that they can still be enjoyed tomorrow.
Refrigerate: If I have a few potatoes over, I store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, 4 days roughly. If there are say 3-4 potatoes left over, I know they will be eaten in the next few hours by someone lurking in the fridge so I don't bother with the airtight container. In which case, I will use a piece of plastic wrap to cover a small bowl and refrigerate for later. After that, airtight container is suggested.
Freezing: Seal them up properly in an airtight freezer bag, then in a container (not necessary but I do that with freezing food), write the date on it and store for 4-6 months.
Reheating: Thaw the air fryer roasted potatoes first, and while that's happening, preheat your air fryer, pop them into the basket on 200C/400F until warmed through.
More Air Fryer Recipes That Are Quick, Easy and Delicious
If you love this recipe, here are some more ideas for you to make:
- Easy Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Recipe
- Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Easy Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
- Roast Beef With Gravy (Air Fryer)
- Easy Air Fryer Pork Belly
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
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Best Baked Air Fryer Potatoes, Easy and Crispy
Ingredients
- 400 Grams (1 lb) Potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into squares. Roughly 3 to 4 medium potatoes, 2-4 people serving.
- 2 Tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil, use what you need.
- 1 tablespoon Potato Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Salt (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Or A few sprigs of Fresh Rosemary, Thyme or Parsley (garnish)
Instructions
- Place the washed, peeled and cut potatoes onto a clean dish towel and pat them dry. The less moisture, the better the seasoning and the oil sticks which equals better browning.400 Grams (1 lb) Potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into squares. Roughly 3 to 4 medium potatoes, 2-4 people serving.
- Add the now dried potatoes into a bowl. Add the potato seasoning and olive oil, toss to combine and coat all the potatoes with the oil and seasoning. You can use your hands or a spoon.2 Tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil, use what you need., 1 tablespoon Potato Seasoning
- Somewhere in between, preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes and as you know, if you don't have a preheat setting on the air fryer, simply start it and let it run for 5 minutes for the basket to get nice and hot.
- Transfer the cleaned, seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 200°C/400°F for 15-20 minutes or until brown to your liking. To check the doneness, use a fork to pierce through the potato, the inside should be soft. You can also tell from the exterior of the pototo, which will be light golden brown and crispy. For a little more browning on the edges, add another 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary, flaky salt and serve.1 tablespoon Salt (for serving), 1 tablespoon Or A few sprigs of Fresh Rosemary, Thyme or Parsley (garnish)
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