Even More Air Fryer Sides
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Roasted potatoes are the side that can do it all, from breakfast to dinner—honestly, what meal wouldn’t be improved by well-seasoned potatoes that are extra crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside? I can’t think of any, so I set out to find a foolproof way to guarantee they turn out their best. My secret to nailing them every time? The air fryer. Herby and extra crispy, these potatoes are ready in half the time—no waiting for the oven to preheat—and cooked through in around 10 minutes. Plus, the air fryer requires less oil than typical roasting while still giving an ultra-crispy, golden outside. Toss in your favorite seasonings, and in no time you’ll have perfectly crisp potatoes ready to be served with every meal.
What People Are Saying:
"Have to say, this is pretty much a perfect recipe. Everything came together in under 5 minutes and the potatoes were insanely crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside. The seasoning was great as-is (don't skip the Cajun!), but I may add a little smoked paprika next time for added depth of flavor." - jbva
“Have made these a few times and they are family favorite. Very soft on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside. Seasoning is just right.” - WinterHyena
First things first, let’s talk air fryers. Not all are created equal, and yours might look different than the one we used here. I’ve made these potatoes in the kind with a basket and the kind with just trays, and both worked. If yours needs preheating, or only has settings (rather than temperature options), you might need to do some adjusting to make this recipe work for you.
Let’s get started: first, get your potatoes cut (and your air fryer preheating, if applicable). I like to cut mine into water to do double duty in making sure they are clean AND to keep them from browning too much. Then toss your cut potatoes with all your seasonings, including salt and pepper.
Then place your potatoes in the basket of your air fryer, making sure they are in a single layer, and cook them for ~10 minutes. Pull your basket out and give it a shake or a stir, then cook them again for ~10 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Squeeze a little lemon and a sprinkle of parsley over your potatoes, then serve.
Full list of ingredients and directions can be found in the recipe below.
These crispy bites are so easy, they come in handy for almost any meal, anytime of the day. Some ideas:
If you have any leftover potatoes, store them in an airtight container for 4-5 days. When ready to enjoy again, reheat in the air fryer until hot and crispy.
baby potatoes, halved
extra-virgin olive oil
garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Cajun seasoning (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedge, for serving
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Let me know how it went in the comments below.
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