Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are easy to prep and roast up crispy and tender in the air fryer! All you need are a few simple ingredients and you can have this healthy side dish on the table in less than 25 minutes!
This post was originally published in February 2019. It has been updated with some new photos and text, including helpful tips for readers and adjustments to the recipe.
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy side dish that requires minimal prep time and ingredients?!
This air fryer roast potato recipe has been a favourite of ours for a while. The potatoes turn out soft and tender in the middle and the skin gets nice and crispy on the outside. And the best part? You don’t need a lot of oil, so these potatoes make a deliciously healthy addition to just about any meal.
Ingredients to make air fryer roasted potatoes:
- Baby potatoes
- Lime juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Chili powder
- Sea salt
How to roast potatoes in the air fryer:
- Cut the baby potatoes in half and add them to a large bowl. Coat them with lime juice and drain off any excess juice.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss the potatoes until well coated.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket and air fry on 400F for 15-18 minutes.
Are air fried potatoes healthy?
Potatoes on their own are a great source of vitamins and minerals. While adding oil does add calories, this recipe only calls for one tablespoon of oil. So one serving of these potatoes (about 2/3 cup) is 95 calories and a good source of fibre and vitamin C (see nutrition info in the recipe card below).
Do you need to boil the potatoes first? Can you air fry raw potatoes?
No need to boil the potatoes first. Just season them raw and place them in the air fryer.
What’s the best temperature for air frying potatoes?
While I usually set my air fryer to 350F for many recipes, I find these potatoes achieve the best texture in the quickest amount of time at 400F.
Does it matter what kind of air fryer I use?
I’ve made this recipe in both the Cuisinart air fryer/convection/toaster oven and the Philips air fryer, and there was no difference in the temperature settings or air frying time. The only difference is capacity. The Philips is smaller, so I opted to air fry the potatoes in two batches. If your air fryer has a smaller capacity, you can also just half the recipe.
How do you reheat air fryer potatoes?
While these potatoes are best served immediately, if you have any leftover you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To get them crispy again, just place them on a baking sheet and reheat in the oven, or pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes. I don’t recommend reheating them in the microwave.
Recipe tips and substitutions:
- I used pre-washed baby potatoes in this recipe in order to save time. If you don’t have pre-washed potatoes, just make sure you wash and scrub your potatoes and pat them dry with a towel before seasoning them.
- I used a mix of red, yellow and blue potatoes, but you can use whatever variety you like.
- I like to cut the baby potatoes in half, but you can also air fry them whole. Just note that you may need to increase the air frying time by a few 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 chunks.
- This recipe uses a chili lime seasoning, but you can change it up and use different herbs and spices. A simple garlic, salt and pepper blend is also delicious.
- You’ll want to time your potatoes so they’re ready when you’re ready to eat. If they’re left sitting for too long, they will lose some of their crispiness.
Ways to serve these baby potatoes:
We love them with a selection of dips. This creamy jalapeño dip is a current fave!
If you’re going the side dish route, these potatoes work nicely with jalapeño turkey burgers.
And for brunching, I highly recommend them served up as spicy breakfast potatoes with a quiche or frittata.
Other air fryer recipes you might enjoy:
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash Home Fries – one of my favourite ways to enjoy butternut squash. This recipe is sweet and savoury, and a great way to change up your side dishes.
- Air Fryer Tortilla Chips – a healthier chip with lots of crunch and five flavour options to choose from in the recipe!
- Air Fryer Chickpeas – ultra crispy and quicker than roasting them in the oven. They make a delicious topping for soups and salads, or for straight up snacking.
If you make these easy potatoes in your air fryer, I would love to know what you think in the comments below!
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes (Easy Side Dish)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Description
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are easy to prep and roast up crispy and tender in the air fryer! All you need are a few simple ingredients and you can have this healthy side dish on the table in less than 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby potatoes, skin on, pre-washed and halved (see note)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and coat them with lime juice. Drain any excess juice.
- Add the oil, chili powder and sea salt and stir until potatoes are well coated.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Roast on 400F for 15-18 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender with crispy edges. You can check on them after 7-8 minutes and give them a shake or stir.
- Serve immediately (while hot and crispy).
Notes
- I used pre-washed baby potatoes in this recipe in order to save time. (They’re readily available at most grocery stores). If you don’t have pre-washed potatoes, just make sure you wash and scrub your potatoes and pat them dry with a towel before seasoning them. Note that this will add to the prep time for this recipe.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to air fry these potatoes in two batches. You can also just half the recipe, or you can overlap the potatoes and increase the cooking time by a few minutes. Just make sure to toss them a few times to ensure even cooking.
- Be sure to check out the tips and substitutions section above the recipe for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.
Keywords: air fryer roasted potatoes, breakfast potatoes, air fryer potatoes
Such a delicious side dish! Love using the air fryer!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Thanks Analida! I’ve been using my air fryer quite a bit lately. I’m happy we invested in one!
I’d so love an air fryer, but sadly I have a small appliance obsession and too little space :(. But if I do sacrifice something else and get one, I’ll definitely be making this recipe- it looks sooo good!
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Haha! Thanks Terri! I understand the small appliance obsession!
I just know I would not be able to stop eating these crispy little morsels of deliciousness. And that dip? Oh, yum!
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Thanks Kim! The cashew dip is a must try!
these look like the most delicious crispy fried potatoes! i need an air fryer. But that jalapeno cashew sauce….i’d eat that on anything!
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Thanks Danielle! We love our air fryer! And I will admit, the cashew sauce has been enjoyed with many different savoury dishes in our house. It’s so versatile!