Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

These air fryer baby potatoes are the perfect easy side dish for any meal! They’re crispy, delicious, and so easy to make.

Do you want a quick and flavourful side dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family? If so, look no further than this delicious air fryer baby potatoes recipe!

These tiny spuds are cooked in an air fryer for a light and crispy result. While this dish usually takes about 30 minutes to whip up in the oven, you can cut your cooking time down by more than half with an air fryer – making it perfect for busy weeknights when you need something tasty but fast.

Plus, there’s no pre-cooking or soaking required – all you have to do is mix together some spices and let your air fryer do its magic.

Read on to learn how to make these irresistible little potatoes that will please even the pickiest eaters!

Why You Will LOVE This Recipe

• Quick and easy to make.
• Only a few simple ingredients.
• Easy to adjust the seasoning to your tastes.
• Tender, creamy inside with perfectly crisp outsides.
• A healthier way to enjoy potatoes.
• Freezer-friendly for meal prep or leftovers.

Do You Need to Boil Potatoes Before Roasting?

No, you do not need to boil potatoes before air frying. Boiling potatoes can help to make them softer on the inside, but it’s not necessary for air-fried potatoes. In fact, boiling can actually make the potatoes break apart more easily when you transfer them to the air fryer.

For perfectly crisp roasted potatoes with tender insides, simply follow the recipe as directed. The result will be perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside! Enjoy!

Tips for Crispy Roasted Potatoes

1. Cut potatoes into even-sized pieces: For the most consistent results, you’ll want to make sure that all of your potato pieces are the same size so they cook evenly.

2. Preheat the air fryer: This will ensure that your potatoes get a nice crisp texture without over- or under-cooking.

3. Use oil: Using a light coating of oil will help the potatoes to crisp up while they’re cooking.

4. Don’t overcrowd the fryer basket: If you overcrowd the air fryer, your potatoes won’t be able to get properly crisp and might end up steaming instead.

5. Don’t shake the basket: It’s important to avoid shaking the potatoes as they’re cooking, as this can cause them to break apart or become mushy.

6. Flip halfway through cooking: Halfway through cooking, flip the potato pieces over to ensure even browning.

7. Check for tenderness: The potatoes are done when they can easily be pierced with a fork.

With these tips and the right type of potato, you’ll be able to make crispy and delicious air-fried baby potatoes that your whole family will enjoy!

Which Potatoes are Best for Air Frying?

When it comes to air frying baby potatoes, the best type of potato will depend on your preferences. Generally speaking, waxy potatoes are ideal for air frying since they hold their shape better and won’t break apart as easily.

Baby or New Potatoes – New potatoes are small, potatoes with thin skin and a buttery texture that makes them excellent for air frying.

Red Potatoes – Red potatoes have a high sugar and low starch content which results in creamy insides with crisp outsides.

Yukon Gold Potatoes – Yukon gold potatoes have a buttery texture that makes them perfect for air frying and roasting.

Fingerling Potatoes – Fingerling potatoes are small, thin-skinned potatoes with a slightly sweet flavour, making them ideal for air frying.

Best Dried Herbs for Roasted Potatoes

Use your favourite herbs here. I really like these combinations:

• Rosemary and thyme
• Sage and marjoram
• Oregano, basil, and thyme
• Dill, chives, and tarragon
• Thyme, oregano, and cayenne
• Fennel, basil, and thyme

or go with prepared seasonings like Old Bay, lemon pepper, or an Italian blend.

How to Store Leftover Roasted Potatoes

Any leftover roasted potatoes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

You can also freeze them for longer-term storage. To freeze, make sure to let the potatoes cool completely before transferring them to a freezer safe container or bag. Then simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator when you’re ready to reheat and enjoy.

When reheating, preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 15 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.

About the Ingredients for Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Potatoes – You can use any baby potatoes you like, you can also quarter Yukon gold or yellow potatoes for air frying.

Oil – Use any neutral flavoured oil with a high smoke point. Olive oil, not extra virgin olive oil, is a good choice.

Seasonings – Paprika, garlic, salt, and dried herbs are a good base, but feel free to use your favourite combination of seasonings. You can use garlic powder instead of granulated garlic if you like. You can also use garlic salt and reduce the salt if needed. See above for dried herbs that you can use.

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How to Make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Yields: 4 Servings | Prep time: 5 Minutes | Cook time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon dried herbs

Directions:

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Wash and dry baby potatoes, cut into halves and put in a bowl.

Add salt, spices and herbs to the potatoes, and pour in olive oil.

Thoroughly mix the potatoes so that each piece is coated with the oil and spice mixture.

Transfer the potato halves to the air fryer basket. Bake 12 minutes.

After 12 minutes, shake the air fryer basket a few times and continue to air fry the potatoes for another 8 minutes.

At the end of cooking, be sure to check the readiness of the potatoes by piercing one with a skewer – it should be soft inside.

Serve potatoes immediately, with chopped fresh herbs and sauces.