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)!
Table of Contents
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
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the substitutions made and the brands used.
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This recipe was originally published in February 2019.
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says
Such a delicious side dish! Love using the air fryer!
Leanne says
Thanks Alex!
Christie says
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!
Leanne says
Thanks Christie! Hope you get a chance to make them!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Have I told you I recently purchased an air fryer? We love it!! I can't wait to make these crispy potatoes!
Leanne says
I'm so glad you're enjoying your air fryer Annie! Let me know what you think if you make these!
Terry says
I tried these when you originally posted and can confirm they are delicious! Especially with you jalapeño dip.
Leanne says
Thanks Terry! I'm so glad you like them. Appreciate you trying them out and letting me know!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
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!
Leanne says
Thanks so much Kelsie!
Jacquelyn Hastert says
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!
Leanne says
Thanks Jacquelyn! Yes, definitely time to break out that air fryer! 😉
Deseree says
I can’t wait to make these in my air fryer. I just recently purchased one and it gets used almost daily.
Leanne says
I use mine almost daily too! Hope you get the chance to try these potatoes! Thanks Deseree!
Nicole says
I just got an Air Fryer and I am trying several different recipes. I am going to add yours to the list.
Leanne says
Thanks Nicole! Would love to know what you think if you try this recipe!
Kylie | Midwest Foodie says
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!
Leanne says
Thanks Kylie! We get a lot of use out of our air fryer!
Sharon says
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.
Leanne says
Thanks Sharon! Yes, we've enjoyed these potatoes for Friday night snacking, and as a side dish too!
Vanessa | Zest & Simmer says
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!
Leanne says
Haha! Thanks Vanessa! I make this recipe almost every week in my air fryer. Actually it's multiple times a week!
Analida Braeger says
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.
Leanne says
Thanks Analida! I've been using my air fryer quite a bit lately. I'm happy we invested in one!
Terri says
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!
Leanne says
Haha! Thanks Terri! I understand the small appliance obsession!
Kim says
I just know I would not be able to stop eating these crispy little morsels of deliciousness. And that dip? Oh, yum!
Leanne says
Thanks Kim! The cashew dip is a must try!
Danielle Wolter says
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!
Leanne says
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!