Description
These crispy air fryer potatoes are golden, seasoned to perfection, and incredibly easy to make. With just a few pantry staples and 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious side that’s crunchy on the outside and soft inside — the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
1½ pounds Yukon Gold or baby red potatoes – scrubbed clean and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil – helps them crisp up beautifully
1 teaspoon sea salt – enhances the natural flavor
½ teaspoon garlic powder – for that cozy, savory note
½ teaspoon paprika – adds color and mild smokiness
¼ teaspoon black pepper – freshly cracked for best flavor
Optional: chopped parsley, rosemary, or thyme for garnish
Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan for a cheesy finish
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Prep the potatoes: Wash and dry thoroughly, then cut into even pieces.
Season: Toss potatoes in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper until evenly coated.
Air fry: Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, shake or stir, then cook another 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.
Finish: Sprinkle with fresh herbs or Parmesan while warm. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overcrowd: If doubling the recipe, cook in batches for maximum crispiness.
Make it your own: Try smoked paprika, lemon zest, or ranch seasoning for fun variations.
Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Freezer-friendly: Freeze cooked potatoes up to 3 months; reheat straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about ¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air fryer potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy side dish, golden potatoes, healthy air fryer recipes
