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! What I love most is that you can change up the seasonings with different dried herbs and spices (I’ve included options below), and using the air fryer frees up valuable oven space, especially when feeding a crowd!
This recipe was originally published in February 2019. I’ve tweaked it 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.
Table of contents
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.
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
- Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Potato Skins
- Air Fryer Potato Slices
- Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potato Cakes
- Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
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 (Just 4 Ingredients!)
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.
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the substitutions made and the brands used.
Did you make this recipe or have any questions?
I love reading your comments and addressing your questions, so please leave your comments and ratings or questions below!
Leanne, these look absolutely PERFECT! Deliciously seasoned, crispy…wow! Must try these out in my air fryer! And with that jalapeno sauce, pure dynamite! YUM!
Thanks Haylie! Hope you get a chance to make them!
Wow Leanne! The potatoes look so perfectly crispy!! I also love that you’ve seasoned them with lime and chili powder. My family is going to go crazy for them!!
Thanks Tasia! So glad you think your family will like them!
They have such beautiful colour, Leanne! I am honestly drooling just looking at these, potatoes which are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside are my weakness – and these look like they fit the bill perfectly!
Thanks Katerina! They do have a pretty great texture. We make them on the regular!
I need an air fryer Leanne! These look totally delicious and would fly right off the platter at our house!
I think you need one too Mary Ann! 😉 We love ours!
These are potatoes are the stuff my dreams are made of. I can give up most carbs, but not potatoes. Thank you for all the tips!
No problem Milena! Thanks for reading!
These look sooooo crispy!! We all love roasted baby potatoes here, they’re such a perfect side! I think they look perfect with that vibrant green dip, too! Yum!! Definitely breaking out my air fryer for these soon 🙂
Thanks Katherine! They’re definitely a family pleasing side!
Such a delicious side dish! Love using the air fryer!
Thanks Alex!
Oh wow these air fryer baby potatoes would be a total hit in our house!! I need to borrow my mother in laws air fryer again for this!
Thanks Christie! Hope you get a chance to make them!
Have I told you I recently purchased an air fryer? We love it!! I can’t wait to make these crispy potatoes!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying your air fryer Annie! Let me know what you think if you make these!
I tried these when you originally posted and can confirm they are delicious! Especially with you jalapeño dip.
Thanks Terry! I’m so glad you like them. Appreciate you trying them out and letting me know!
These look so beautifully crispy. just the way I like them. And I love that you added lime and chili powder–such a delicious flavor twist!
Thanks so much Kelsie!
These air fryer potatoes look fantastic and like they have just the right amount of crisp on them. Time to dust my air fryer off!
Thanks Jacquelyn! Yes, definitely time to break out that air fryer! 😉
I can’t wait to make these in my air fryer. I just recently purchased one and it gets used almost daily.
I use mine almost daily too! Hope you get the chance to try these potatoes! Thanks Deseree!
I just got an Air Fryer and I am trying several different recipes. I am going to add yours to the list.
Thanks Nicole! Would love to know what you think if you try this recipe!
This recipe might have just convinced me to get an air fryer! That dipping sauce looks amazing and the potatoes look perfectly crisp! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks Kylie! We get a lot of use out of our air fryer!
I adore using my air fryer and always looking for new recipes to make using it. These potatoes look like a perfect side dish or snack.
Thanks Sharon! Yes, we’ve enjoyed these potatoes for Friday night snacking, and as a side dish too!
You have me so tempted to get an air fryer simply so I can make this recipe! The jalapeño cashew dip sounds perfect to go with these too!
Haha! Thanks Vanessa! I make this recipe almost every week in my air fryer. Actually it’s multiple times a week!
Wonderful description and even better pictures. I have never used an air fryer nor seen one before but the crispiness of those potatoes are convincing me this would be a wise investment.
Thanks Analida! I’ve been using my air fryer quite a bit lately. I’m happy we invested in one!