Ready in just 20 minutes, these ultra-crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. And even with that perfect crunch, they are still soft inside! I’ve made these for busy weeknights, casual dinners with friends, and even holiday meals. If you’re new to cooking potatoes in the air fryer, this is an easy place to start, and I think you’ll love just how versatile (and delicious!) they are.
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These are impressively good, especially for how simple they are. I’ve made them twice now and have stuck to the recipe. This is easily one of my favorite side dishes already – partially because of the taste, partially because of how easy they are.
Shellie
I’ve made potatoes a hundred different ways over the years, but I keep it simple when it comes to a quick side dish that everyone loves. These crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are made with just 6 ingredients—no fancy extras, just what you probably already have in your kitchen. After raising two boys and cooking countless meals, I’ve learned that when you start with good ingredients, you don’t need much else to make something delicious.
Can You Really Get Potatoes Crispy in the Air Fryer? Yes! Here’s How
Here’s the trick—make sure your potatoes are dry before tossing them with oil and seasoning. Moisture is the enemy of crisp! Also, don’t overcrowd the basket. Give those little guys space to roast and crisp up evenly.
Ingredients For Air-Fried Roast Potatoes
- Baby Potatoes – Red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or a mixture of both work great in this recipe.
- Olive Oil and Butter – One adds flavor and one helps with roasting.
- Fresh Parsley – Fresh rosemary or thyme can also be used, as well as any fresh herbs you like. Fresh herbs are key to keeping the ingredient list short.
- Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper – You can also add garlic powder, onion powder, or Parmesan cheese.
Mix It Up – Recipe Variations
- Cajun Kick – Add Cajun seasoning to make Air-Fry Cajun Potatoes.
- Go Dairy-Free – Swap the butter for ghee or vegan butter if you’re dairy-free.
- Add Heat – Add a dash of red pepper flakes when tossing in the parsley.
Step-By-Step Directions
- 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.
- Spoon the potatoes into a pretty bowl and serve warm.
Don’t Be Afraid To Work In Batches
You want space between the potatoes in the air fryer so that they’ll have a crispy skin on the outside. This means working in batches as needed or dicing the potatoes into smaller pieces.
Frequently 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.
Baby red potatoes in the air fryer are tender, loaded with flavor and work well for this recipe.
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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If you tried this Air Fryer Baby Potato Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
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.
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If you don’t know already, I love my air fryer. It cooks food perfectly and clean-up is a breeze! Whether I’m making my Air Fryer Steak Bites, Air Fryer Sausage And Potatoes, Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, or Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes they are always cooked to perfection and a hit with the family. They are also great for cooking small batches or for cooking without heating the whole house up with the oven.
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Deb
Tried these last week and they were fabulous. Hubby loved them too! Doing the potatoes again with tonights dinner of chicken fried steak (in the air fryer). I love that I can make the potatoes ahead of time and I’ll just reheat in my fry pan.
Great, Deb! Thanks.
~Donya
m davis
my daughter and I love this recipe – so easy and delicious. thank you!
You are welcome! Glad you are cooking with me.
~Donya
Shellie
These are impressively good, especially for how simple they are. I’ve made them twice now and have stuck to the recipe, but I do find I need to add some table salt at the end because not enough of the sea salt will stick. This is easily one of my favorite side dishes already – partially because of the taste, partially because of how easy they are. I’m slow at prep work so I usually spend that time on the main dish and skimp on the side dish. I don’t feel like I’m skimping with this one!
Donya
Hey there Shellie!
My goodness, I am so happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying this recipe! I designed this dish to fill that exact purpose, I wanted something that’s super simple to prepare but doesn’t skimp on flavor so that I can focus on making the main dish, so I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that this recipe has worked for you! If you like this dish, you should check out my other Air Fryer Potato Recipes, they’re all incredibly simple to make and I have many variations for you to choose from so you can mix up the sides, a personal favorite of mine are the Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your phenomenal rating, if you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
~Donya
April Leon
Great!
Donya
Hey there April!
Thank you so much for your fantastic rating, I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! Let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’d be more than happy to help!
~Donya
Janie Barnes
Delicious! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Donya
Hey there Janie!
Thank you so much, I am so happy to hear your enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate your support!
~Donya
Tina
Super easy starch option while I prepped a more complicated entree. Can season these potatoes according to your own preference or with whatever you happen to have available. I used TJ’s 21 Seasoning Salute as I didn’t have any fresh parsley on hand and we enjoyed!
Donya
Hey there Tina!
Thank you so much for sharing! I am so happy to hear you liked using this recipe for inspiration, I always love hearing how people tweak recipes to suit their tastes. I completely agree with you that these potatoes are the perfect side dish when you’re doing an entrée that is more hands on, it sounds like you made a delicious meal. I appreciate your support, I hope you have a great day!
~Donya
Suz
Cooked them with all spices at the onset. Nothing to add later. Came out awesome !
Donya
Hey there!
I am so happy to hear you liked this recipe! Cooking the potatoes with the spices is a good idea, that way they can marinate in that flavor. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, its a similar recipe and they turn out perfect every time! Thanks so much for you support, I hope you have a great day!
~Donya
Thomas M.
Spot on! The whole gang woofed ’em down. EASY to make and work great as a leftover (few minutes back in the air-fryer). Definitely a keeper. Thanks for the post!
Tina Blackmore
They turned out perfectly!
Rachael
They turned out PERFECTLY, despite I forgot to add the parsley. I didn’t realize until I was eating the last piece 😅
Donya
Hey Rachael!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed this recipe! I’ll tell you, these Airfryer Potatoes are my week night go to, so I’m glad you liked them with or without the parsley. Thank you for your great rating!
~Donya
mike
Delicious!
Cat
This recipe is great! My family loved them!
Donya
Hey there Cat!
That is so great to hear, I am thrilled y’all enjoyed this recipe! It’s one of my go-to weeknight side dishes because it’s just so quick and easy. Thank you so much for your terrific rating, and for your support. I hope y’all are having a lovely summer!
~Donya