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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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)