Craving delicious potatoes with crispy edges but short on time? This air fryer red potatoes recipe is your answer! Air frying gives you crispy potatoes in less time and with less oil compared to traditional oven-roasted potatoes, making it a perfect weekday dinner side dish your whole family will love.
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Why my recipe
- Air fryer potatoes are among our favorite side dishes because they're easy, fast, and flavorful.
- This simple recipe requires just a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably have in your pantry already.
- Plus, the versatility of this easy air fryer recipe lets you experiment with your favorite seasonings or fresh herbs!
Enjoy crispy air fryer red potatoes with this quick, easy recipe. A perfect weeknight side dish your family will love. Try my Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes next!
Ingredients
Red skin potatoes: You can also use Yukon Gold, russet potatoes, yellow potatoes, or even sweet potatoes.
Olive oil: Substitute with avocado oil or a neutral tasing oil.
Garlic powder: Fresh minced garlic cloves also work great.
Italian seasoning: Try Cajun seasoning, curry powder, or a blend of fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and fresh parsley.
Onion powder: Can be omitted if not available.
Sea salt and pepper: Adjust to taste or add parmesan cheese for extra savory flavor.
How do I make air fryer red potatoes?
Prepare Potatoes: Wash small red potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Cut potatoes into small pieces or wedges for larger potatoes. Soak them briefly in cold water, then drain and dry thoroughly to ensure crispy edges.
Season Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and sea salt. Mix until evenly coated.
Air Fry Potatoes: Place potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if using a smaller air fryer.
Cooking Time: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Potatoes should be crispy and fork-tender when done.
Serve Immediately: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with your favorite dipping sauce like sour cream or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Top tips
- For crispy air fryer potatoes, always dry potatoes thoroughly before cooking.
- Smaller pieces cook faster and crisp up better. Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your potato wedges or pieces.
- Experiment with different air fryers; cooking times may vary slightly.
Variations
Easily change this air fryer red potatoes recipe to suit your taste.
Mediterranean inspired - Sprinkle with crumbled feta and freshly chopped parsley. Serve with my Greek pasta salad for a vegetarian meal.
Mexican inspired - use a mixture of chili powder, cumin, and paprika before cooking then top with freshly sliced jalepeños. Serve with my Tex Mex Blackened Tilapia.
Cajun - use your favorite Cajun seasoning blend or make your own from this recipe. Serve with my Cajun Baked Salmon.
Storage and reheating
Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F until warmed through and crispy again.
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Air Fryer Roasted Red Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs red potatoes cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Italian or Za'atar seasoning blend or your favorite blend
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and pat dry. Cut in half.
- Transfer the potatoes into a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and seasoning of choice and mix until all coated.
- Place the potatoes in the basket of the air fryer.
- Select 400 ˚F and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway. Potatoes are done when they are fork tender.
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