These Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle! They’re easy to prep and roast up quickly in the air fryer. All you need are a few simple ingredients and 20 minutes!
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Who doesn’t love a quick and easy side dish that requires minimal prep time and ingredients!?
Over the years, I’ve shared many air fryer potato recipes but this is the one that started it all back in February 2019. It was actually one of the first air fryer recipes I ever shared.
I’ve tweaked the recipe over the years, and changed the type of air fryer I use. So, I thought it was time to give this recipe a little refresh. Below you’ll find updated photos, along with new text and adjustments to the recipe.
What makes these air fryer baby potatoes so good?
- Simple yet delicious. The seasoning is so basic but you won’t be able to stop eating these tasty little potatoes.
- Quick and easy. Prep time is 5 minutes and the potatoes are roasted to perfection in 20 minutes.
- Versatile. You can change up the seasonings with different herbs and spices.
- Saves on oven space. While the potatoes air fry, you can use the oven for your main dish or other side dishes.
Ingredients and substitutions
Below is a brief overview of the ingredients and recommended substitutions. The recipe card at the end of this post includes the exact quantities used.
- Baby potatoes – You’ll need 1 1/2 pounds (or 680 grams) of baby potatoes for this recipe. That’s usually the size of a small bag at the grocery store. I prefer red baby potatoes, but you can also use baby gold. You can also use fingerling or full-sized potatoes and just cut them into smaller pieces.
- Oil – This helps crisp up the potatoes. I used olive oil, but avocado oil or canola oil works too. You can also use melted butter.
- Seasonings – I decided to keep it simple with just some salt and Italian seasoning. Feel free to substitute with different herbs and spices. (I’ve included suggestions below).
- Fresh herbs – I usually don’t add fresh herbs to the air fryer as they burn quickly, but I like to serve these potatoes with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
How to roast baby potatoes in the air fryer
Below is a brief overview of the steps to make this recipe along with photos. For further details, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.
Recipe variations
- Keep it simple with salt and pepper.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder.
- For a smoky flavor, use a mix of smoked paprika and cumin.
- To spice it up, use 2 teaspoons of chili powder.
- For extra heat add a dash of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add some grated parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of air frying or just before serving.
- Serve with chopped fresh rosemary.
Storage and reheating
These potatoes are best served immediately, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To heat them up and get them crispy again, air fry on 400F for 3-5 minutes.
How to serve these air fryer mini potatoes
- We love them with a selection of dips. This creamy jalapeño dip is a current fave. We also enjoy this mayo free chipotle dip and this roasted red pepper cashew dip.
- These potatoes also work nicely as a side with air fryer pork schnitzel, air fryer chicken schnitzel or jalapeno turkey burgers.
- For brunching, enjoy these potatoes with air fryer quiche or air fryer crab cakes.
Key recipe tips
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. It’s okay if these small potatoes are overlapping, but you don’t want to fill the basket.
- Shake the basket. To ensure even cooking and to rotate the potatoes around, you’ll need to stop and shake the air fryer basket a few times.
- Pre-washed baby potatoes. Buying pre-washed is a definite time saver.
- Pat potatoes dry. If you don’t have pre-washed potatoes, make sure you wash and scrub your potatoes and then pat them dry with a towel before seasoning them.
- Type of air fryer. I used a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer for this recipe. If you have a different size, brand or model of air fryer, you may need to adjust the temperature and/or air frying time slightly.
Recipe FAQs
We usually prefer baby red potatoes as their thin skin gets nice and crispy in the air fryer and they stay creamy and fluffy in the middle. Baby Yukon gold potatoes also work well and are great for roasting in the air fryer.
I like to cut the baby potatoes in half, but you can also air fry them whole. Just note that you will need to increase the air frying time by about 5 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes.
If you don’t have baby potatoes, you can use regular-sized potatoes and cut them into roughly 1-inch cubes.
Save yourself time and skip parboiling! You just need to season the raw potatoes and air fry.
Soaking potatoes in cold water helps release starches and achieve a crispy texture when roasted or air fried. Since red potatoes are waxy and low in starch, there is no need to soak them for this recipe. Even if you’re using a more starchy Yukon gold, I would skip soaking them.
More air fryer potato recipes
- Air Fryer Home Fries
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Air Fryer Potato Slices
- Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potato Cakes
More air fryer side dishes
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash
- Air Fryer Beets
- Or check out this collection of Air Fryer Side Dishes
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish. Just toss with oil and simple seasonings and air fry until golden, crispy and tender!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes in half and add them to a large bowl.
- Toss with oil and seasonings until well coated.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. (It’s okay if the potatoes overlap, but don’t overcrowd the air fryer).
- Air fry on 400F for 18-20 minutes, or until fork tender and crispy. Stop to shake the basket a few times to rotate the potatoes around.
Notes
- I used red baby potatoes, but baby gold are great too.
- You can air fry the baby potatoes whole, just add an extra 5 minutes to the air frying time.
- If you don’t have pre-washed potatoes, make sure you wash and scrub your potatoes and then pat them dry with a towel before seasoning them.
- I used a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer for this recipe. If you have a different size, brand or model of air fryer, you may need to adjust the temperature and/or air frying time slightly.
- Be sure to check out the tips and substitutions section above the recipe for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.
making these tonight in my instant pot air fryer <3
Awesome! Hope you enjoyed them!
Making these tonight. Do you have a recipe for that green dip?
Hey there! Yes I do. Here’s the link – https://www.crumbtopbaking.com/creamy-jalapeno-dip/. Hope you enjoy the potatoes!