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 is some oil, salt and Italian seasoning, then toss together and air fry. Prep time is 5 minutes and these little potatoes roast up to perfection in just 20 minutes!
We love to serve them with jalapeno turkey burgers for a casual supper, and with these air fryer pork medallions for a fancier dinner. They're also the same potatoes I use to make my air fryer potato salad!
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Quick Look: Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 👩🏻🍳 Air Frying Time: 20 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍽 Servings: 4
- ⚡ Calories: 181 per serving
- 🔥 Flavor/texture: herby, savory, crispy on outside, fluffy in middle.
- 👌 Difficulty: quick and easy, especially if you use pre-washed potatoes.
- ❤️ Why you'll love: easily swap out seasonings, frees up oven space.
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Why I make these potatoes all the time!
Whether I'm cooking dinner for two or hosting a big crowd, this is my ultimate potato side dish. (My air fryer parmesan potatoes are a very close second)! They're incredibly simple to make, and using pre-washed baby potatoes cuts down your prep time even more.
Once they're in the air fryer, they're practically hands off. You just need to shake the basket a few times to rotate them around. You can also easily scale the portion size up or down, and I regularly double the recipe for larger dinners or brunches. Plus, you can easily swap out the seasonings using different dried herbs and spices from your pantry (see my variations below).
Best of all, using the air fryer keeps your oven completely free for the rest of your meal (like this sweet potato ground turkey casserole or this salmon quinoa recipe)!
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Ingredient notes
You just need 4 simple ingredients for this recipe!
- Baby potatoes - You'll need 1 ½ 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.
Recipe variations
- Keep it simple with salt and pepper.
- Add ½ 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. (Adding rosemary was a game changer for these air fryer fingerling potatoes)!
- Add even more flavor with a sauce or dip. This creamy jalapeno dip is one of my faves to serve with potatoes!
How to roast baby potatoes in the air fryer
Step 1: Clean and dry the potatoes. Cut them in half and add to a large bowl.
Step 2: Toss with oil and seasonings until well coated.
Step 3: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. It's okay if they're overlapping, just don't overcrowd the air fryer.
Step 4: Air fry on 400F for 18-20 minutes stopping, to shake the basket a few times.
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 at 400F for 3-5 minutes.
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.
- Size of air fryer. I used a 5.8 quart air fryer for this recipe. If you have a different size, you may need to air fry in batches or adjust the temperature and/or air frying time slightly.
Air fryer baby potatoes 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. (Or, you can give these air fryer home fries a try!)
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. (I do this when I make my air fryer potato slices with russet potatoes). 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.
Other recommended air fryer potato recipes
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes (Just 4 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (red or gold), halved
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ 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
- 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.
- Size of air fryer. I used a 5.8 quart air fryer for this recipe. If you have a different size, you may need to air fry in batches or adjust the temperature and/or air frying time slightly.
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
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This recipe was originally published in February 2019.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
I think I might want to buy an air fryer JUST to make these potatoes!! And the dip?? You got me drooling!
Also, I like your tip to get prewashed potatoes. Never got those before, but they sound like a major time saver!
Leanne says
Thanks Cathleen! I air fry a lot of things lately, but the air fryer would have been worth it just for air frying potatoes! And I'm all about any pre-washed produce and saving time wherever I can!
Aleta says
Wow... YUM!! I am drooling over here and can not wait until our next appetizer night (which happens often around here) to make these beauties! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Leanne says
Thanks Aleta! Appetizer night happens quite a bit around here too! Hope you like these as much as we do!
Elaine Benoit says
An air fryer is on my list of things to buy this year. Now I have a reason to get it asap. These air-fryer roasted potatoes look so delicious and the dip looks outstanding.
Leanne says
Thanks Elaine! I'm so happy we finally bought an air fryer! We are getting so much use out of it!
Wanda says
This looks amazing and that Jalapeno Dip is screaming my name! I currently do not own an air fryer but one day! Totally saving this recipe!
Leanne says
Thanks Wanda! We are loving our air fryer! One of my favourite kitchen appliances lately!
Amanda says
That jalapeño cashew dip is ridiculously delicious! And I love how crispy the air fryer gets the potatoes. This will be a regular recipe for me.
Leanne says
Thanks Amanda! The cashew dip is one of our favourites, and goes perfectly with the potatoes. Would love to know what you think if you try the recipe!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
I just love potatoes!!. These look fabulous and that dip is the "icing on the cake". All that flavor and spice has me drooling 🙂 . Take care.
Leanne says
Thank you Stacey! Potatoes are a go-to side dish in our house. And we're loving these for snacking too! Glad you like the look of the dip. It's a keeper, for sure!
Marissa says
I've never used or eaten anything from an air fryer, but I'm convinced!! These potatoes look so crisp and delicious!! Love the dip too!
Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
Leanne says
Thanks Marissa! I hadn’t air fried anything until a few months ago, and now I use it almost every day! Hope you had a good weekend too!
Donna says
Oh my gosh! These look AMAZING! I had no idea what an air fryer was until now. I need to investigate this contraption further. 😉 I love potatoes cooked in pretty much every way imaginable. The Cashew Jalapeno dip seems like a really delicious pairing with the potatoes. Must try!
Leanne says
Thanks Donna! We’re happy with our air fryer purchase, and roast potatoes in it quite a bit! The jalapeño dip is a new favourite. I’ve been making multiple batches a week!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I do not have an air fryer yet, but a friend of mine does and loves it! These look delicious Leanne. And that jalpeno cashew dip sounds fabulous!
Leanne says
Thanks Mary Ann! I’m so glad we got one. It has been a welcomed addition in our house! Happy weekend!
Marie says
I'm so late to this party too. Hubby and I have been talking about getting an air-fryer for 2 years! We've just about decided we will. I'm pretty sure when I show him this recipe, we'll be getting in the car to go get one. I also love those little tri-colour potatoes.
Leanne says
Thanks Marie! I’ve been buying these tri-colour pre-washed potatoes lately and they are so easy and perfect for the air fryer! Let me know if you get one!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Ok now I'm convinced I need to buy an air fryer!! These potatoes look AMAZING and I love that you've been doing other things like chickpeas and chicken thighs!! That dip is also so delicious looking, Leanne. You've got my stomach rumbling!
Leanne says
Thanks Katherine. Seriously, almost every meal I’m cooking something in the air fryer! Loving it so far!
Haylie Abele says
I love those tri-color baby potatoes! SO cute! I've been really thinking about investing in an air fryer and you're definitely convincing me! They look so extra crunchy and delicious - and that cashew dip looks sooo creamy and spicy - the perfect balance! These would be awesome for an appetizer or hey, I would even eat them for a main dish! LOL! Happy Valentine's Day, my friend!
Leanne says
Thanks Haylie! Eating them as a main dish sounds good to me! Hope you and your hubby had a great Valentine’s Day too!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Wow! We just got my sister-in-law an air fryer - now I need one! These look amazing!! I love how crispy they are!!
Leanne says
Thanks Annie! We’re loving ours so far. And the crispy potatoes are on repeat!
Terry says
These look delicious! I’m going to have to get an air fryer now haha
Pics are amazing
Leanne says
Thanks Terry! I gotta say, we’re enjoying our air fryer so far!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I love any type of roasted tato and then served with a delicious jalapeno dip? Yes please! I could totally make a meal out of just these and definitely prefer 'em over chocolate any day! Love how golden and crispy these are! Hope you guys have a wonderful Valentine's Day, Leanne 🙂
Leanne says
Thanks Dawn! We had a lovely Valentine’s Day. I hope you guys did too. And I totally agree. I could make a meal on these potatoes and dip too!