Air Fryer Potatoes are always so fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside! A medley of herbs and spices make this side dish flavorful, yet delightfully simple. Oh – and thanks to the air fryer, this recipe couldn’t be any quicker or easier to make!

air fryer potatoes in glass bowl

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What’s in This Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe?

Make perfect potatoes in the air fryer in under an hour using herbs and spices you probably already have on hand! We make these potatoes at least once a week. They’re so easy and flavorful!

  • Potatoes: We like yellow-skinned potatoes for their ability to hold their shape after cooking.
  • Spices: Dried minced onion, garlic powder, ground paprika, ground mustard, salt, and pepper add so much flavor to these potatoes.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

From start to finish, this recipe takes just 40 minutes– no boiling required! Using the air fryer creates a super crunchy coating with much less oil than frying or even baking, and the seasoning blend pairs well with just about any main dish!

Variations on Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

To change up the flavor of these potatoes, try different spices and seasoning blends. If you do choose to either drizzle a sauce on top of the potatoes or offer one on the side, I recommend making a really good one like garlic aioli.

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How to Store and Reheat

Once the potatoes have been cooled to room temperature, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. To maintain their original consistency, reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for about 4-5 minutes.

How to Freeze

You can freeze air fryer potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Before reheating, I recommend letting the potatoes thaw completely in the refrigerator.

Serving Suggestions

These air fried potatoes are great with so many main dishes. They are great with large celebration dinners, like a Prime Rib Roast or a Whole Roast Chicken, as well as easy weeknight meals, like our favorite Blackened Salmon or Garlic Herb Turkey Breast.

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Recipe Card

Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe

4.55 from 40 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Becky Hardin
air fryer potatoes in glass bowl
Effortless to make, these air fryer potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Seasoned with herbs and spices, they make for a great side dish to accompany all of your favorite mains.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds yellow skinned potatoes cubed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley optional for garnish
  • Grated parmesan optional for garnish

Instructions 

  • Place the potato pieces in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl and stir to evenly coat the potatoes.
    2 pounds yellow skinned potatoes, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    cubed potatoes and olive oil in a glass bowl.
  • In a small bowl mix dry ingredients.
    1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground paprika, 2 teaspoons ground mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    seasonings in a white bowl.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl with potatoes and stir again to coat evenly.
  • Place potatoes into air fryer basket.
    seasoned potatoes in an air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 370°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside. Be sure to shake the basket about halfway through the cooking time to ensure the potatoes are being cooked evenly.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) and enjoy!
    Fresh parsley, Grated parmesan
    Air fryer potatoes with parmesan and parsley.

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Becky’s Tips

  • I prefer not to peel the potatoes, especially if they have thin skins, as they get nice and crispy. If you prefer, you can peel them.
  • Cut the potatoes into similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Shake the basket halfway through cooking so that the potatoes crisp up all over.
These potatoes are savory and delicious! They have a beautiful golden crisp to the outside and a perfectly cooked inside. The fresh parsley and parmesan cheese is optional, but adds a great balance and freshness to the dish. Enjoy!
Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 246IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Air Fryer Potatoes Step by Step

Cube the Potatoes: Place 2 pounds of cubed yellow skinned potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl and stir to evenly coat the potatoes.

cubed potatoes and olive oil in a glass bowl.

Make the Seasoning: In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon of dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of ground paprika, 2 teaspoons of ground mustard, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.

seasonings in a white bowl.

Season the Potatoes: Pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl with potatoes and stir again to coat evenly. Place the potatoes into the air fryer basket.

seasoned potatoes in an air fryer basket.

Cook the Potatoes: Cook at 370°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside. Be sure to shake the basket about halfway through the cooking time to ensure the potatoes are being cooked evenly. Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) and enjoy!

air fryer potatoes topped with cheese and parsley in a white dish.
Can you reheat potatoes in the air fryer?

These air fryer potatoes are a great option if you are planning them as part of a big feast, as they taste just as good when they are reheated! Simply pop cold, cooked potatoes in the air fryer at 350°F and heat them for about 4 to 5 minutes until they are crispy again. They taste like you’ve just made them!

What are the best potatoes to use?

I like to use yellow skinned potatoes that are starchy, like Yukon Gold. You can also use Russet potatoes. It’s best to avoid waxy potatoes like reds or fingerlings as they won’t get as fluffy on the inside.

How can I make sure the potatoes cook evenly?

First of all, make sure the potatoes are all cut evenly so they cook evenly! It also helps to shake the air fryer basket about halfway through cooking so the potatoes crisp up all over.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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luke white
luke white
June 4, 2022 4:09 pm

Fun quick air fried potatoe recipe5 stars

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Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 6, 2022 3:10 pm
Reply to  luke white

Looks delicious!!

Carol
Carol
February 6, 2022 10:01 am

To shorten cooking time I put cut potatoes in a covered bowl and microwave a few minutes about 4 for a bowl full, and then drain water and add oil and spices

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 11, 2022 1:53 pm
Reply to  Carol

Thanks for sharing!