Name: Air Fryer Cajun Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 - 24 ounce package small Yukon Gold potatoes; 1-1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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Take your side dish game to a whole new level with these Cajun Potatoes cooked in the Air Fryer. With classic Cajun seasoning made with spices and herbs, these potatoes, cooked perfectly in less than 15 minutes, are extra crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

This foolproof recipe, thanks to the air fryer, is super easy to make. Just like my Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, and Air Fryer Potato Wedges, they turn out perfectly every time.

Bowl of air fryer cajun potatoes served as a side dish.

Just when I thought I couldn’t love potatoes any more than I already do, these babies entered my life. Cajun-spiced potatoes with super crispy edges cooked in the air fryer have become my newest obsession.

This recipe definitely fits into the comfort food category, but let me tell you, this is side dish perfection. With tons of flavor from classic Cajun seasoning, butter, olive oil, and a dash of pepper, these potatoes are ready to serve in just less than 20 minutes.

These Potatoes Are:

Loaded with classic Cajun flavors for a kick of spice and a little bit of heat.
Extra crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
Cooked in the air fryer in less than 15 minutes.
The best side dish for a busy weeknight, perfect for Sunday brunch or supper and great for a summer cookout!

Diced potatoes with cajun seasoning mix on a cutting board.

Ingredients Needed For This Recipe

Small Yukon Gold Potatoes
Cajun Seasoning – use your favorite blend found in the spice section at the grocery store
Garlic Powder
Dried Oregano
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Chopped Chives

What Is Cajun Seasoning?

It’s a richly flavored seasoning from Louisiana, the home of amazing Cajun cuisine. Most folks tend to put their own spin on it, but in general, it’s a spicy blend featuring paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano.

Diced potatoes mixed with butter, olive oil and cajun seasoning.

Air Fryer Recommendations

I made this recipe, using a Ninja 4-quart air fryer. It’s super easy to use, cooks evenly, and has a non-stick interior making clean-up a breeze.

How Long Do The Potatoes Cook In The Air Fryer?

It takes about 13-14 minutes for the potatoes to cook in the air fryer. There are two important tips to cooking this recipe in an air fryer:

Do not overcrowd the basket. For this recipe, I cooked the potatoes in 2 batches.
Shake the basket at the halfway mark. Then continue to cook until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender inside when pierced with a fork.

Cajun potatoes cooked in the air fryer until golden and crispy.

What To Serve With Cajun Potatoes

To be fair, I think you could serve these potatoes with anything! But of course, I have some favorites.

For breakfast with Bacon Cheddar Quiché or French Toast Casserole, bacon and fruit salad.
Served with Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs, Broccoli Apple Salad and No-Bake Butterscotch Cookies at a family cookout.
When casually entertaining, these potatoes are great on an appetizer board alongside Creamy Hot Crab Dip, and a Tequila Sunrise.
For lunch with 5-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken, Blue Cheese Coleslaw and Tomato Avocado Salad.

White bowl with air fryer cajun potatoes topped with chives.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers

Store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer set to 350 for 3-5 minutes.

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