Easy Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
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Crispy, golden, and tender on the inside, these Air Fryer Potatoes are the perfect side dish to make on repeat. They’re quick to prep, easy to season, and pair beautifully with everything from weeknight dinners to game day spreads-and even holiday tables.
Love the air fryer? Try this air fryer salmon or these air fryer wings!
Recipe Overview
- Crispy & Flavorful: Paprika, garlic, and Italian seasoning coat Yukon gold potatoes, finished with fresh herbs for a restaurant-style bite.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in about 20 minutes with minimal prep.
- Versatile: Delicious for game days with dip, with weeknight chicken, salmon, or steak-but just as welcome on a festive holiday buffet.
What I Love About This Recipe
I love quick and easy recipes that happen to be delicious, and disappear quickly when served. This is one of those recipes! Here’s what else I love:
- They're incredibly crisp on the outside while remaining creamy and fluffy inside.
- You can season them any way you like-this recipe is just the start with my favorite spice blend.
- They make weeknight dinners easier, and double beautifully for entertaining.
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Air Fryer Potatoes Ingredients
- Yukon gold baby potatoes - I prefer skin-on baby potatoes for texture, but also because it’s quicker to prep. For larger potatoes, quarter them into wedges.
- Olive oil - You can substitute this with any neutral cooking oil, like avocado oil.
- Spices and Seasoning - I’m using my favorite spice blend of garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning for a warm color and flavor. You can use your favorite spice blend, substitute smoked paprika for even more flavor, or any herbs and spices you have on hand.
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or thyme) - for finishing.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Air Fryer Potatoes
- Step 1: Wash and half (or cut) into even-sized pieces and preheat the air fryer to 380℉. Toss the potatoes with olive oil and the spice blend until they are evenly coated.
- Step 2: Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them. Work in batches if necessary. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through.
Best Tips
- Use potatoes of similar size and cut them to the same size. For evenly cooked, crispy potatoes, it’s important that they are about the same size.
- Preheat your air fryer. While not all recipes require preheating the air fryer, doing so helps ensure the potatoes cook evenly and become extra crispy.
- Don't overcrowd the basket. For the crispiest potatoes, ensure there is room for air to circulate. If you overcrowd the basket, they could steam the potatoes instead of crisping them!
- Turn the potatoes halfway through cooking. This easy step helps deliver the crispy potatoes and soft centers!
Variations
- Ranch-Style: Swap Italian seasoning for dried dill and onion powder.
- Parmesan Potatoes: Toss with grated Parmesan before air frying.
- Spicy Potatoes: Add cayenne or chili powder to the spice mix.
- Brighten it up. Air fry the potatoes with ½ teaspoon of lemon zest, or squeeze fresh lemon juice over the potatoes before serving. I love this version with our Tuscan Lemon Chicken.
Serving Suggestions
These potatoes pair beautifully with:
- Roast chicken or turkey: Whether you’re making a weeknight staple like Greek roasted chicken or a holiday meal with herbed roasted turkey, these crispy potatoes are a delicious addition.
- Grilled Meats: They pair deliciously with a variety of grilled meats, like grilled salmon, grilled chicken, or grilled steaks. I love this grilled steak marinade with ours.
- Burgers: Forget the fries with your burger, for me, these crispy potatoes remind me of Jojos — remember those? Try it with this firecracker chicken burger!
- Game day platters. Any game day spread, such as this air fryer chicken wings recipe, or these easy baked buffalo wings.
- Dips are a delicious addition. My favorites are this easy Greek yogurt pickle dip, or this 2-minute Greek yogurt dill sauce!
How to Store & Reheat
Leftover air fryer potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Let them cool completely before sealing to prevent moisture buildup. To reheat, bring them to room temperature for about 15 minutes, then return them to the air fryer at 380°F for 4-6 minutes, or until hot and crispy again.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Red potatoes, fingerling potatoes, or russet potatoes cut into chunks also work well.
Not for this recipe. Simply drying them well after rinsing helps ensure crispiness.
Any standard basket air fryer works; just avoid overcrowding for optimal results. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
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Pairing
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Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Yukon gold baby potatoes, halved or quartered in 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- fresh herbs (like parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380℉.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer with a little space between potatoes. You may need to work in batches. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through.
- Remove, add additional salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Potatoes: Cut into uniform-sized pieces for even cooking and a crispy exterior.
- Seasoning: Adjust the salt to taste; add more spices if you prefer a bold flavor.
- Air Fryer Tip: Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even crispness.
- Serving Sauces & Dips: Try this easy Greek yogurt pickle dip for a sweet and salty dip, or this Greek yogurt dill sauce is always a favorite.
- Storage: Keep cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Bring to room temp for 15 minutes, then air fry at 380°F for 4-6 minutes to restore crispiness.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Changing up the potato side dish routine with these crispy potatoes is not only super easy but SO delicious! They’re ready in minutes and are perfect for dipping or serving for holiday sides.