Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are crispy on the outside and creamy and tender on the inside. Ready in 20 minutes, this quick air fryer side dish is packed with flavor from simple pantry seasonings. It's perfect for busy weeknights, holiday dinners or as any easy addition to any meal. No parboiling needed- just toss, air fry and serve perfectly golden potatoes every time.
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These incredibly addicting potatoes stay crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside, thanks to the magic of the air fryer. Make them for lunch, dinner, breakfast, snacking and party appetizers. Roasted potatoes are perfect paired with a juicy ribeye steak, a hearty meatloaf and so much more.
Air fryer baby potatoes are seasoned with fresh rosemary, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, for a simple side dish that pairs well with just about any meat or fish dinner. Simply rub them with oil, seasonings, and herbs and pop them in your air fryer. They'll come out roasted to perfection in barely 20 minutes!
I have this air fryer, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, and I love it! It's awesome to be able to pressure cook part of a recipe and then finish it up in the air fryer if necessary. I also love that it's a basket type air fryer, it's so easy to clean!
How To Get Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
It's easy to get the crispiest potatoes ever if you follow these tips:
- dry the potatoes well- if they're wet they won't crisp up
- don't overcrowd the basket- if you double the recipe make sure to cook in batches
- use enough oil to coat the potatoes, but not too much, and use a high smoke point oil- I use extra virgin olive oil for most of my cooking, but avocado oil may give you an even crispier outside skin
- cook at high heat (400 degrees Fahrenheit), since low temperatures won't create a crispy crust
- shake half way through so the potato pieces all cook evenly
Air Fried Baby Potatoes Ingredients
You need only a few pantry staples to make this recipe.
- baby potatoes
- olive oil or avocado oil
- dried or fresh rosemary
- paprika
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
Any baby potatoes work with this recipe, so feel free to use a mix of red, gold, and even purple potatoes. The seasoning mix of rosemary, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper keeps this recipe simple and fresh, but still packed with flavor. It doesn't take much to make a creamy baby potato taste fantastic. Sometimes less is more.
But there are a few variations that you can make that still create a delicious rosemary and garlic roasted potato dish. Add parmesan cheese, replace the garlic powder with minced garlic or roasted garlic or swap out the seasonings with parsley, thyme or oregano.
How To Make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- In a mixing bowl, rub the sliced baby potatoes in olive oil. Add the garlic powder, dried rosemary, paprika, salt and black pepper. Mix until potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil and place potatoes inside. Set to 400°F/204°C for 15-20 minutes. Shake basket or toss potatoes half way through. Test for doneness by piercing with a fork. If more time is needed, cook in 2 minute increments until potatoes are tender inside and with crispy, golden brown skins on the outside.
- Remove cooked potatoes from basket, toss with fresh herbs if desired and serve with your favorite main.
Recipe Tips
- For even quicker preparation, leave the potatoes whole and increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
- Use a high smoke point oil for the best crispiness.
- Don't peel the potatoes. If you remove the skins they won't crisp up nearly as much.
- No need to boil! This recipe is kept quick and easy by tossing the potatoes into the air fryer raw.
How To Serve Baby Potatoes
Potatoes are such a versatile side dish that they go with just about any main meal.
Ideas for air fried roasted baby potatoes:
- add them to your Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner menu
- a side for pan-seared herbed chicken or grilled lemon lime chicken
- a side for mini meatloaves
- add to dinner salads for a heartier meal
- a side for maple-glazed salmon or other fish
- use them in a breakfast/brunch bowl
Storing
If you have leftover potatoes store them in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can (and should) air fry just about everything that you can bake in the oven, including baby potatoes. Rub them in a little bit of olive oil and seasonings and put in the air fryer for between 12 and 20 minutes, depending on potato size.
This is an easy recipe for beginners to the air fryer. What I love about the air fryer is that you can check on your food at any point while it's cooking. So if you're unsure of how long a food needs, just simply check on it throughout the cooking process!
There is no need to parboil the potatoes. This saves time and keeps the recipe simple.
400°F or 204°C is the best temperature.
They should be ready to eat in 15-20 minutes. Cut them the same size for even cooking.
I hope this easy recipe inspires you to air fry more of your favorite foods! And if you're already an air frying expert, I hope this baby potato recipe becomes part of your meal rotation.
Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes washed, dried and sliced in half
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoon dried rosemary or 3 tablespoon dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, rub the sliced baby potatoes in olive oil. Add the garlic powder, dried rosemary, paprika, salt and black pepper. Mix until potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil and place potatoes inside. Set to 400°F/204°C for 15-20 minutes. Shake basket or toss potatoes half way through. Test for doneness by piercing with a fork. If more time is needed, cook in 2 minute increments until potatoes are tender inside and with crispy, golden brown skins on the outside.
- Remove cooked potatoes from basket, toss with fresh herbs if desired and serve with your favorite main.
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Anonymous says
Do you need to boil these first? I have a breville air fryer pro & things seem to take a little longer in it.
Kristina Tipps says
You could, but it's not required. If you don't want to take that extra step you can cut them really small to avoid a long cooking time.
K Ann Guinn says
Perfect, simple recipe for air fryer potatoes. I have an air fryer toaster oven, which seems to require significantly more time than a dedicated air fryer. They were nicely done in 25 minutes, leaving just enough time for grilling the steak and finishing a vegetable. They are very seasoned and tasty, but the amount of spices could easily be reduced or adjusted to taste. Thanks for this recipe.
Trish says
20 minutes in and my potatoes are still solid. They smell delicious, but definitely not the quick recipe I was looking for!
Kristina Tipps says
Hi Trish, did you use baby potatoes and cut them?
Linda says
Absolutely fantastic! So simple and delicious. I'm not a cook and am a late in life air fryer person. I have failed miserably in many other recipes. This seemed almost too easy! We loved it! I think I am now on my way to becoming a chef! Look out Ermeril -- here I come!