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    Home » Recipes » Potatoes

    Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes

    Published: Jan 22, 2021 · Modified: Dec 12, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 28 Comments

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    Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes recipe creates the best small baby potatoes EVER for breakfast or dinner! Are you ready to learn how to make potatoes in the air fryer? Keep reading!

    rustic overhead photograph of little potatoes cooked in an air fryer with dip and red pepper flakes in bowls on the side

    Whether you call these mini, small, baby or little potatoes, and no matter what, if you're a potato lover I posit it's impossible to be disappointed with these crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, tiny bundles of joy.

    Yep. I just referred to these amazing air fried potatoes as bundles of joy. These air fryer baby potatoes are such a delight! Just wait until you try them. As far as little potato recipes go, this one is a definite keeper. You'll make these air fryer roasted potatoes a regular item for dinner, and breakfast too.

    Just imagine how wonderful these baby potatoes would be on a plate with an omelet or some bacon and eggs. I think you'll LOVE them like we do.

    Congratulations! You have literally just found the easiest and perfect side dish. These air fryer little potatoes can be cooked in 20 minutes, with less than five minutes preparation time. Side dishes don't get better than this. Really.

    Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

    These air fryer baby potatoes are little seasoned salty delights, if you want them to be. My son seasons them with various spice blends you find at your local market. The spices he chooses are much too spicy for me, but he loves heat in all of his food.

    Regardless of your spice preference, you can have a lot of fun with cajun seasoning, taco seasoning or even Mrs. Dash. I don't get paid for saying this but we use a variety of Mrs. Dash spice blends regularly and they all taste great and are low in sodium or salt.

    I can almost guarantee that you'll be making these air fryer small potatoes a lot. There's just something about exposing potatoes to the air inside the air fryer that creates perfect roasted potatoes.

    They're so much healthier than fried baby potatoes and yet have the same satisfying fried taste.

    Air fryer mini potatoes are pure genius.

    I bet by now you can tell how much I love making and eating these mini potatoes in an air fryer.

    Before I had an air fryer I roasted baby potatoes in my oven. I made this Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes recipe more times than I can count or remember. The recipe is terrific, so if you don't have an air fryer, or want to try something different, give it a try.

    This is one of those recipes that you can make in your sleep, if you know what I mean. The oven method just takes quite a bit longer and is more of a mess. Not using the oven for a side also means I can use my oven for other things.

    In my books that's a WIN. WIN. WIN.

    My husband believes I'm getting more efficient and he's correct—because I've changed the cooking method! Making little potatoes in the air fryer is just one way of doing it!

    a white casserole dish filled with air fryer baby potatoes

    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

    My husband insisted I mention how AMAZING this recipe is for breakfast. We make baby potatoes in our air fryer regularly, and as a result our weekend breakfasts go splendidly I have to tell you.

    You see, there are days, especially on weekends, when Ken and I will sit down for a homemade breakfast just for two. It's so much easier now that my son is older and out of the house, even though now that I think of it he is here a lot.

    Back to our weekend breakfasts. Sometimes I end up with flowers or breakfast in bed and sometimes he ends up with breakfast in bed. It's a wonderful way to start the day!

    That being said, more often than not, we simply prepare breakfast and sit down to enjoy the meal together. We both love our weekend breakfasts and have them as often as we can.

    For those of you who follow this blog you know how much our family appreciates potatoes at any time of day, and breakfast or brunch is no exception.

    Other Great Potato Recipes

    When time permits one of us might throw on our Slow Cooker Bacon Breakfast Potatoes or this Loaded Benedict Breakfast Potatoes recipe. Both of these are amazing, if I don't say so myself.

    Unfortunately, both of those recipes take a little more time and effort than this incredibly easy air fryer baby potatoes recipe. Making crispy or crunchy breakfast potatoes in the air fryer could not be easier.

    True, we use this Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Potatoes recipe for dinner time too. I just can't believe how much more frequently we make this recipe to go with breakfast instead.

    Up until recently, I never thought that all this would even be a possibility. I hadn't even heard of an air fryer before. But now, making air fryer baby potatoes is here to stay in my kitchen!

    crispy mini potatoes fresh out of the air fryer sitting on a piece of parchment paper on a cutting board

    Can You Bake a Potato in an Air Fryer?

    You bet you can. Cooking yukon gold, russet potatoes or sweet potatoes could not be easier or taste better.

    In a 6.5 quart air fryer, using your air fryer basket, place four whole, average sized (6 to 8 oz. each) yukon gold, russet potatoes or sweet potatoes. Pierce them several times with a fork and cook for 35 to 40 minutes at 390 degrees.

    You're looking at the exact same general temperature and timing for those potatoes. Works every time.

    We used to coat regular sized potatoes with some oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper before putting them inside the air fryer. Now I no longer feel the need, since my husband didn't notice a difference when the oil wasn't used.

    We skip this step with regular potatoes and still end up with the most crispy outside skin and soft inside flesh.

    I can almost taste one right now.

    If you're not making whole, average sized regular or sweet potatoes, all you need are your potatoes, oil, salt, pepper and any other seasonings you would like to include.

    That is it.

    Baked Potato Topping Ideas

    There are just so many things you can put in or on potatoes that I am sure this list could go on forever. I encourage you to try sour cream flavored dips and flavored butters.

    We ALWAYS have some of our bacon butter inside our freezer just in case the need arises! That being said, garlic butter is always a great choice too.

    These are super easy to make at home with some softened butter. Anything from garlic powder to minced fresh garlic works beautifully. The added bonus is you can control how garlicky it is.

    Have a look at your local market and check out all of the different flavors they offer for sale. You might find some other terrific ideas on how to dress your ideal potato at home too!

    • butter, flavored or not
    • ranch dressing
    • sour cream, flavored sour cream or regular
    • bacon pieces
    • broccoli
    • corn
    • chives or green onions
    • cheeses
    • salsa
    • chili
    • hot sauce or sriracha
    • salt and pepper
    a close-up photograph of cooked mini potatoes

    How to Make Potato Wedges in an Air Fryer

    My husband insists I tell you how to make these delicious wedges too, so here we go!

    If making one-inch wedges inside my air fryer, I prepare three medium-sized potatoes. Then I add them to a bowl and toss them in a little oil until lightly coated.

    Then I sprinkle them with salt, pepper and cajun seasoning, or whatever spice blend I grab.

    Set the air fryer to 390 degrees, place wedges inside the basket, set the timer for 12 minutes.

    At that point, remove the basket and adjust potatoes. Place the basket back inside the air fryer for another 10 to 15 minutes. I always check at the 10-minute mark.

    Keep checking until done to your liking. These wedges are perfect as a snack for dipping or side to any meal. We call these our french fries!

    styled shot of the finished version of this recipe in a white casserole dish, with a tea towel off to the side

    What's Needed to Cook Baby Potatoes in Air Fryer

    • baby, mini or little potatoes
    • olive oil or another vegetable oil
    • garlic powder
    • Italian seasoning (Cajun seasoning works well too)
    • crushed red pepper chili flakes
    • salt
    • pepper

    How to Make Small Potatoes in Air Fryer

    1. Wash and dry baby potatoes with a paper towel. I cut them in half (or bite sized) so they're easier to eat
    2. In a large bowl, add and toss the potatoes until lightly coated in oil. Sprinkle on garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, salt, pepper, and continue to toss until seasoning is distributed as evenly as possible
    3. Transfer potatoes to air fryer basket, spread into an even layer and set the air fryer to 400 degrees for 10 minutes
    4. Remove air fryer basket and toss potatoes until adjusted
    5. Set timer for another 8 or 10 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. I will check at the eight-minute mark just to see how the potatoes look. If necessary, I put the potatoes back in for two to four more minutes. Unfortunately, the exact cooking time will vary depending on the size of the baby potatoes
    6. Remove the roasted baby potatoes from the air fryer basket and serve hot
    photograph of little potato recipes

    The Butter Option

    My friend also melts a few tablespoons of salted butter in her microwave. She believes that these air fryer mini potatoes need butter!

    She places the finished, air fried, mini potatoes into a large bowl, right out of the air fryer, and tosses the finished potatoes with the melted butter.

    Sometimes she sprinkles them with pepper and a little salt if she uses unsalted butter. Boy oh boy are these potatoes a treat and definitely worth a try!

    In some cases butter makes everything better! 😉 In this case the butter is a treat and I promised her I'd share it with you.

    Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes Video

    Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes

    Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes recipe creates the best small baby potatoes in an air fryer EVER for breakfast or dinner!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 people
    Calories 378 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 - 1 ½ pounds baby, mini or little potatoes
    • 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (cajun seasoning works well too)
    • ¼ -½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and dry baby potatoes with paper towel. If the potatoes are medium sized, cut into half. Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
    • In a large bowl, mix potatoes with spices such as garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
    • Toss them to coat evenly.
    • Transfer the potatoes to air fryer basket and fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, toss to adjust the potatoes. Place basket back inside your air fryer.
    • Set timer for another 8 or 10 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. I will check at 8 minutes just to see how the potatoes look. If necessary I put the potatoes back in for 2 to 4 more minutes. Unfortunately the exact cooking time will vary depending on the size of the baby potatoes. 
    • Remove the roasted baby potatoes from air fryer basket and serve hot.
    • Serve with your favorite main course or with a dipping sauce. Enjoy every bite!

    The Butter Option

    • My friend also melts a few tablespoons of salted butter in her microwave. She places the finished potatoes, into a large bowl, right out of the air fryer, and tosses the finished potatoes with the butter. Sometimes she sprinkles them with pepper and a little salt if she used unsalted butter. Boy oh boy are these potatoes a treat and definitely worth a try!
      In some cases butter makes everything better! 😉 In this case the butter is a treat and I promised her I'd share it with you.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 422mgPotassium: 1626mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword air fryer, crispy, crispy skin, easy little potato, easy mini potato, potato side dish, small potato
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    Comments

    1. Aligar

      January 23, 2023 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for dinner tonight. So easy & absolutely delicious. My husband loved them. Will be making them again!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        January 24, 2023 at 6:23 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them and will be making them again. We love this recipe too. So easy! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. You made my day. I love it when someone loves one of these recipes! All the best. Karin

    2. Karen

      January 18, 2023 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Exceptional recipe. Easy and no complaints. They’re addictive and could almost be used as a snack. They go with any meal at any time of day. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        January 24, 2023 at 6:29 pm

        As always you’re most welcome! We love this recipe too. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. All the best. Karin

    3. Randy

      November 28, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      So I bought these at the grocery store and they didn't taste as good as this Roasted little Baby potatoes recipe that I made. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        January 24, 2023 at 6:25 pm

        As always you’re most welcome! I try my best. I’m so glad you enjoyed this easy recipe! Take care and all the best. Karin

    4. Walter

      June 06, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. These potatoes are perfect for a snack or dinner I’m loving my air fryer and this is my favorite recipe by far. A job well done KD thank w

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        October 25, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        Thank you for taking the time to let me know how much you’re enjoying this easy recipe. We love it too. It’s true I eat these potatoes with breakfast and dinner. We can’t help it lol All the best. Karin

    5. Sarah

      February 09, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously though! These are the best dang potatoes I've ever made and had. I the the air fryer. Took my cooking game to a new level. I'm always putting anything I can think of in the airfryer, best invention ever! And such a great recipe for them. Thanks 😊

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        February 18, 2022 at 11:10 am

        You're most welcome! We love them too! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! Karin

    6. Beth

      September 29, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      I see in the pictures, you line the air fryer basket with foil but you don't mention it in the article or recipe at all. Is that something needed to make them a little crispy or do you just do it for easier clean up?

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        September 30, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        We used to use foil but don’t any longer. You could definitely use it for easier clean up if desired but honestly I prefer the results without foil. These potatoes are delicious and definitely worth a try! All the best. Karin

      • Corinne

        January 13, 2022 at 4:22 pm

        I use parchment paper from Amazon specifically for my basket size.

      • Karin and Ken

        January 13, 2022 at 5:56 pm

        Brilliant! Makes life so much easier! Enjoy these potatoes! They're delicious! All the best. Karin

    7. Sharon

      September 27, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is the second time I’ve made this recipe. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        September 28, 2021 at 5:08 pm

        I can't thank you enough for your kind words! Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much! All the best. Karin

    8. Lennon

      September 23, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      These potatoes are my favorite Thx for sharing

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        September 28, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        As always you are most welcome! These potatoes are a favorite around here too! Take care and be well. Karin

    9. Felicia

      September 08, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      This recipe is a keeper. I omitted the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. I used Cajun seasoning and added Italian blend cheese. OMG!!! Absolutely divine.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        September 08, 2021 at 6:19 pm

        Thank you for taking the time to comment! I'm going to try that myself! Thank you! You absolutely made my day. Take care and be well. Karin

    10. Amber

      July 31, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      Where did you get that little wooden salt and pepper tray in the photo?? It’s adorable

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        August 22, 2021 at 1:35 pm

        I apologize because I have been in hospital and when that happens nothing gets done! We have done our best to discover the item you're referring to and believe it's one of these or even this one or this one. I hope this helps! Take care and all the best. Karin

    11. Zelma

      May 21, 2021 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious! I did add the butter before serving. My husband said this was a keeper! 5 stars

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        May 21, 2021 at 7:49 pm

        I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to let me know! You made my day. We make these potatoes all the time and love them too! Take care and enjoy the rest of your day! Karin

    12. Stella

      February 03, 2021 at 7:01 am

      5 stars
      Absolute perfection. Next time I’m making a double batch My goodness they were so good. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        February 16, 2021 at 5:30 am

        As always you are most welcome. Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much. All the best. Karin

    13. Lisa

      February 03, 2021 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipeThese potatoes are so good thank you KD for another great recipe

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        February 03, 2021 at 7:03 am

        As always you are most welcome! I’m glad you enjoy these potatoes as much as we do! All the best. Karin

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