Perfectly seasoned Air-Fried Baby Potatoes are irresistible! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these easy-to-make potatoes are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
These baby red potatoes are a favorite for my family, served with Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Balsamic Pork Roast, and Tomato Cucumber Salad.
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Sometimes, things need to be kept straightforward, right? Well, that’s what I think when it comes to certain foods. Too often, folks add so many “extras” to a recipe that you can’t recognize the main ingredient.
If I cooked those beautiful, simple potatoes perfectly, they wouldn’t need anything added to them. That was it, and I had a plan.
Three Reasons I Love My Air Fryer
One, it’s easy to use; two, it cooks food perfectly; and three, clean-up is a breeze! Air Fryer Steak Bites and Air Fryer Sausage And Potatoes are cooked perfectly, and air-fried potato recipes – Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes – are family favorites.
Ingredients For Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Baby Potatoes – red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or a mixture of both work great in this recipe.
- Olive Oil and Butter
- Fresh Parsley – fresh rosemary or thyme can also be used or any fresh herbs that you like.
- Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper—you can also add garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, or Cajun seasoning for Air-Fried Cajun Potatoes.
How To Make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle on salt. Toss and place in the basket of the air fryer.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees and the timer to 20 minutes. Halfway through cooking, remove the basket, shake it, and then place it back in the air fryer to continue cooking.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt butter. When the potatoes are done, transfer them to a bowl, drizzle with butter, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley, and toss, coating the potatoes.
Tips For The Best Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Use the right type of potatoes: Baby red potatoes in the air fryer are tender, loaded with flavor and work well for this recipe.
- If needed, cut the potatoes into uniform sizes: Cut them into evenly-sized pieces so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Toss with oil: Toss the potatoes with a little oil, such as olive oil, before adding them to the air fryer.
- Cook in batches: To ensure even cooking, cook the potatoes in batches rather than overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes, coating the potatoes with a small amount of oil will help them crisp up and prevent them from sticking to the air fryer basket.
Yes, you can make the potatoes ahead of time and reheat them in the air fryer or the oven before serving.
Store any air fryer mini potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer until warmed through.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These potatoes can be served at any meal as a side dish. I love serving them with Crock Pot Chicken Thighs, Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs or Honey Garlic Lime Shrimp for a quick weeknight meal. And there’s nothing like a meat and potatoes meal with Easy Glazed Meatloaf.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1.5 pound bag baby red potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter – melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Wash and dry potatoes. Place them in a large bowl and drizzle on olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Add potatoes to the air fryer. Set temperature to 400 degrees. Set timer to 20 minutes. Press start. At 10 minute mark, halfway through cooking, remove the basket and shake. Place the basket back in air fryer and cook the remaining 10 minutes.
- Place cooked potatoes in serving bowl. Drizzle on butter, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the potatoes ahead of time and reheat them in the air fryer or in the oven before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Want To Know More About Air Frying?
If you are new to cooking with an Air Fryer or just don’t know where to start, I’ve got something to help. I’ve put together a helpful guide with tips and recipes to get you using the Air Fryer like a pro!
Thomas Drew Thomas
Thank you, works great.
BabyRed Baked Potato, Wash, Pat dry, Coat w oil, 400, 15 min
Turn, 400, 8 min, when done pare eyes/defects, slightly mash with fork, butter, tiny dollop sour cream, salt, blk pepper – my variation of your recipe.
(thanks for getting me started)