Crispy Roasted Potatoes in the Air Fryer

The BEST Way to Make Easy Crispy Roasted Potatoes

There’s nothing quite like perfectly crispy potatoes; with the air fryer, they’re easier and faster to make than ever! If you’ve been roasting your potatoes in the oven, it’s time to switch things up. The air fryer is the ultimate tool for getting that golden, crispy outside and tender inside in half the time. Whether you’re whipping up a quick side dish or adding them to a hearty breakfast, these roasted air fryer potatoes will be your new go-to recipe.

Supplies and Ingredients Needed to Make Roasted Potatoes in the Air Fryer:

Supplies

• Cutting board and sharp knife
• Measuring spoons
• Large bowl
• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• Yukon Gold potatoes
• Olive oil or avocado oil
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika 
• Salt

More seasonings to add to roasted potatoes

There are so many ways to enjoy potatoes! You can mix up the seasonings you add depending on what you serve with the potatoes. Try these different seasonings depending on the main course you’ll be serving:

• Rosemary and Thyme
• Smoked Paprika and Cumin
• Parmesan Cheese and Italian Herbs
• Cajun Seasoning
• Everything Bagel Seasoning
• Lemon Pepper

Step 1: Prep the potatoes

Wash and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks or cubes. Cutting the potatoes into similarly sized chunks helps them cook more evenly.

Step 2: Add the seasonings

Pour the olive oil over the potatoes, then sprinkle with seasonings. Stir the potatoes until evenly coated.

Step 3: Preheat the air fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes. A hot air fryer helps the potatoes get crispy and speeds up the cooking process.

Step 4: Air fry

Transfer the potatoes to the preheated air fryer. For best results, keep the potatoes in a single layer to have maximum airflow to get crispy. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes; there’s no need to stir the potatoes halfway through cooking time.

For roasting amounts larger than around 1 ½ pounds, it is probably better to go the oven route or cook in batches. Of course, this also depends on the size of your air fryer. I can do 1-1 ½ pounds of roasted potatoes in my Cosori 5 Qt air fryer and keep them in a single layer, so it works well. The potatoes are ready to eat when golden brown on the outside and tender when pierced with a fork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to soak or boil the potatoes before air frying?

While I have many recipes that call for parboiling or soaking potatoes before air-frying, this potato recipe is even faster without any additional cooking or soaking and still achieves a crispy texture.

• Soaking: Soaking potatoes before air frying is another way to achieve a crispy texture. Soaking potatoes removes the excess starch and stickiness, helping them to be crispy. I love making homemade fries in the air fryer by soaking them first. 
• Boiling: Boiling potatoes softens them so they are tender inside. You need to give them a little extra time to dry after boiling, but it can speed up the air-frying process. However, when I’m not trying to make a crispy potato, I prefer to parboil whole potatoes or make these delicious melting potatoes that are softer and tender rather than crispy.

Why are my potatoes soggy?

To achieve a crispy roasted potato without soaking and drying ahead of time, cook them with just a little bit of oil and without being piled on top of each other in the air fryer basket. It is important not to overfill the basket. Keep the potato chunks in a single layer; this will maximize airflow and heat so the potatoes can get crispy. 

Your potatoes may be soggy if:

• The air fryer basket is too full.
• The potato chunks have too much oil or are moist.

How do you reheat leftover potatoes in the air fryer?

It’s easy to warm up leftovers and have them taste freshly roasted! Reheat leftover potatoes in your air fryer at 350°F (176°C) for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how thick the pieces are.

What kind of potatoes are best for air frying?

I love using Yukon gold or yellow potatoes in this recipe because they don’t need to be peeled and have a great texture and flavor. My local grocery store sells a 1½ pound bag of prewashed petite gold potatoes that make prep super easy. 

Red potatoes would be a great alternative. You can also use Russet potatoes and peel them first.

Delicious Meals to Serve with Roasted Potatoes

Enjoy air-fried roasted potatoes with ketchup, fry sauce, BBQ sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce, or in any of these delicious meals below! 👇

• Ranch Chicken and Veggies in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner with Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
• Italian Meatloaf Bites with Parmesan Potatoes in the Air Fryer
• Meatball, Bell Pepper, Potato, and Onion Bake in the Air Fryer

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Easy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

The best way to make roasted potatoes as a side dish. They're easy, fast, and crispy!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes minutes

Serves: 4

Adjust Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 pound yukon gold potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Cut potatoes into 1- or 2-inch chunks, keeping them about the same size for more even cooking.
• In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
• Transfer seasoned potatoes to the air fryer in a single layer. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes, until browned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Leftovers can be reheated in air fryer at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g