Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are golden, crispy, and unbelievably easy to make. With just a handful of seasonings and about 20 minutes of cook time, you get fluffy, flavorful potatoes that pair with almost any meal.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes or any small or mini 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.
- Cook for another 8 or 10 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Check at 8 minutes just to see how the potatoes look. Cook an additional 2 to 4 more minutes. 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
- Toss the cooked potatoes with some melted butter or my steak butter. Finish with some additional salt or seasonings.
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Notes
- Check Doneness: A fork should slide into the potatoes easily; color alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
- Preheat First: A hot air fryer helps the potatoes crisp quickly and cook evenly. Adjust timing if your model auto-preheats.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Keep the potatoes in a single layer so they roast instead of steam.
- Dry Well: Pat the potatoes dry before seasoning; excess moisture prevents browning.
- Shake Halfway: Give the basket a quick shake to help the potatoes brown evenly on all sides.
- Add Delicate Seasonings Last: Parmesan, fresh herbs, or lemon zest are best added after cooking so their flavors stay bright.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 1626mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg