If you love crispy, perfectly seasoned potatoes, you’re in the right place. I’ve spent the past few weeks testing batch after batch of potatoes in the air fryer, and as a result, I’ve learned a few things that should help you get better results:
For example, if you cook too many potatoes in your air fryer at once, you’ll wind up with steamed potatoes instead of crispy ones. (No, thank you.) The size of your potato chunks also matters!
Below, I’ll show you how to get perfectly crispy potatoes in the air fryer on your first try. They will satisfy a french fry craving, but with a lot less effort. No soaking is required!
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Air Fryer Potato Ingredients
- Potatoes . Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture and flavor. They have a yellow hue and a creamy interior that contrasts nicely with the crispy exterior that develops in the air fryer.
- Olive oil. Any neutral oil will work here, and you won’t need to use nearly as much compared to deep-fried or pan-fried potatoes.
- Spices. Garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt make these crispy potatoes as flavorful as possible. Using pantry spices helps distribute the flavor more evenly than fresh spices.
Feel free to use any other seasonings you prefer, too.
How to Cook Potatoes in Air Fryer
Step 1:
Start by cutting the potatoes into bite-sized chunks, about 1 inch thick. The smaller you cut them, the faster they will cook. Try to cut them into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and season with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Stir well.
Step 2:
Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook these in two batches.
You’ll get the crispiest results if the potatoes don’t overlap.
Cook at 350°F for 15 minutes, then shake the basket and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and easily pierced with a fork.
Air Fryer PotatoServing Tips
Serve the potatoes warm right away for the best texture. Potatoes will become less crispy as they cool, so it’s ideal to serve them as quickly as possible.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges, if desired. (A squeeze of lemon juice will brighten the flavor even more.)
How to Store Air-Fried Potatoes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat, transfer the potatoes back to your air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 350ºF. They should be piping hot again!
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- 1 pound gold potatoes (or similar)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF, then cut the potatoes into 1- or 2-inch chunks, trying to keep them similarly sized so that they will cook evenly.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato chunks with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. (You can use only olive oil and salt if you prefer, but this seasoning combination is really good!)
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes into a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure that the potatoes aren’t touching as much as possible. Cook for 15 minutes at 350ºF.
- When the timer goes off, remove any smaller pieces that might be done, then shake the basket, and return the remaining potatoes to cook for another 5 minutes. The potatoes are done with they are golden on the outside and tender on the inside. They should be easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve warm! Leftover potatoes can be reheated in your air fryer at 350ºF for 4 to 5 minutes.
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More Recipes to Try
- French Fries in Air Fryer
- Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe (Perfectly Seasoned & Crispy)
Ingredients
- 1 pound gold potatoes (or similar)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF, then cut the potatoes into 1- or 2-inch chunks, trying to keep them similarly sized so that they will cook evenly.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato chunks with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. (You can use only olive oil and salt if you prefer, but this seasoning combination is really good!)
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes into a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure that the potatoes aren’t touching as much as possible. Cook for 15 minutes at 350ºF.
- When the timer goes off, remove any smaller pieces that might be done, then shake the basket, and return the remaining potatoes to cook for another 5 minutes. The potatoes are done with they are golden on the outside and tender on the inside. They should be easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve warm! Leftover potatoes can be reheated in your air fryer at 350ºF for 4 to 5 minutes.
