Air Fryer Garlic Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Garlic Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cups russet potatoes (cubed ); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 3 tbsp garlic (minced ); 3 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated )

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Air fryer garlic potatoes are cooked to perfection and loaded with flavor. These crispy garlic potatoes with parmesan are a simple dish that packs a big punch.

Air fryer garlic parmesan potatoes served on a wooden plate

I love cooking potatoes in the air fryer, and this recipe is a perfect example of why. These potatoes are so delicious, and they're the perfect side for almost any dish.

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

This was inspired by my other air fryer potatoes recipe on this site and pairs well with this delicious slow cooker Chinese BBQ pork chops recipe.

Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. In fact, you might already have them all in your kitchen right now.

Cubed russet potatoes
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Minced garlic
Grated parmesan cheese

See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

Instructions

This is a simple recipe that's so easy to make. It only takes a few steps.

Step 1: Prep

Measure your ingredients and cube your potatoes.

Step 2: Mix the Potato Coating

Whisk the olive oil, melted butter, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese together in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Coat the Potatoes

Add the potatoes to the bowl and stir until uniformly coated.

Step 4: Air Fry the Potatoes

Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked and golden brown.

Hint: Toss the potatoes every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Crispy garlic parmesan potatoes on plate

Substitutions

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these crispy garlic parmesan potatoes.

Red or Gold Potatoes - If you don't have russet potatoes, you can use red or gold potatoes.
Butter - If you don't have olive oil, you can use melted butter.
Fresh or Jarred Minced Garlic - You can use them interchangeably.

Variations

Want to personalize this air fryer garlic parmesan potatoes recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Spicy - Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
Chopped Green Onions - Top the potatoes with chopped green onions before serving.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these Korean potatoes.

Storage

You can store these potatoes in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Tips

I have a few tips here to help make your potatoes as delicious and easy as possible.

Preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
Shake your potatoes every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Always spray your basket with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

Closeup shot of air fryer garlic parmesan potatoes on plate

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FAQ

Do you have questions about air fryer garlic parmesan potatoes? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about these crispy garlic parmesan potatoes.

How long are cooked potatoes good?

They'll last for about 4 days in the refrigerator or about 2 months in the freezer.

How do I freeze cooked potatoes?

Open-air freeze them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then transfer them to an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

How do I reheat these potatoes?

Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Then, bake them for about 10 minutes in a 350-degree oven.