This easy Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe delivers crispy, golden potatoes in minutes using just a few simple ingredients. Quick to prepare and endlessly versatile, these taters make a perfect side for weeknight dinners or weekend meals.
These crispy potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes—simple, flavorful, and ready in about 25 minutes. They pair beautifully with steak, chicken, pork, meatloaf or a green salad. Use the seasonings below or adapt them to suit your meal.
How To Make Potatoes in the Air Fryer:
- Quarter baby red potatoes (or baby golds) so pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper and a pinch of paprika. Toss until each piece is evenly coated.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (about 200°C) for 10 minutes; shake the basket or stir the potatoes, then cook for another 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender inside and golden and crisp on the outside.
- Serve immediately while hot for the best texture.
Crispy Potato Seasonings
These basic seasonings keep the flavor familiar and versatile so the potatoes complement almost any main dish. Feel free to swap or add spices to suit your taste.
- Garlic Powder — adds savory depth.
- Seasoned Salt — a balanced all-purpose seasoning.
- Black Pepper — freshly ground is best.
- Paprika — optional, used for color and a touch of smoky-sweet flavor.
What Type of Potatoes To Use?
I recommend baby red potatoes or baby gold potatoes. Both roast well and develop a crisp exterior while staying creamy inside.
Pro tip: Choose potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly. If some are significantly larger, halve or quarter them to match the others.
Can I Make These Potatoes Without an Air Fryer?
Yes. To make these in a conventional oven, preheat to 425°F (about 220°C). Spread the seasoned potatoes on a lightly greased baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then stir and flip the potatoes and bake another 10–15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Air fryers heat quickly and often produce crispier results with less preheating time, but the oven method works very well if you prefer or if you don’t have an air fryer.
What To Serve with Air Fryer Potatoes?
These crispy potatoes are great on their own with ketchup or a favorite dipping sauce, and they complement a wide range of main dishes. Here are some classic pairings:
- Classic meatloaf
- Baby back ribs
- Juicy oven-baked chicken breast
- Pan-seared or grilled steak
- Chicken tenders or nuggets with dipping sauce
They also work well alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad to make a complete meal.
Easy Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Course: Side Dish | Cuisine: American | Servings: 4
Calories: 97 kcal (per serving)
Ingredients
- 16 oz baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the quartered potatoes, olive oil and seasonings in a large bowl. Toss well so each piece is coated evenly.
- Pour the potatoes into the air fryer basket and spread them into a single even layer. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Carefully shake the basket or use tongs to stir the potatoes, then continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp on the outside and tender inside.
- Serve immediately. For best texture, eat while hot.
Notes
Oven directions: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the seasoned potatoes on a lightly greased baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 10 minutes, stir and flip, then bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
Tips & Variations
- Pat potatoes dry after washing if they are wet; excess moisture can reduce crisping.
- For extra crunch, give them a quick spray of oil halfway through cooking or increase the final cook time by a few minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Add fresh herbs like chopped rosemary, thyme or parsley after cooking for bright flavor.
- Try a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon for a flavor twist.
Nutrition (approximate)
Per serving: Calories 97 kcal | Carbohydrates 18 g | Protein 2 g | Fat 2 g | Sodium 311 mg | Potassium 516 mg | Fiber 2 g
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