Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
These air fryer roasted potatoes come out golden and crisp outside and creamy inside in about 20 minutes, with no oven to heat and no trays to turn. Cutting even 2.5 cm chunks, drying them well after rinsing and shaking the basket a few times gives every side time against the hot air. Parsley and fresh garlic tossed through at the end add the bright, sharp flavour that dried spices lose in the heat.
Published
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Cook Time
- 20 mins
- Total Time
- 30 mins
- Servings
- 4 servings
How do you make Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes?
For air fryer roasted potatoes, cut 750 g of Yukon Gold or baby potatoes into 2.5 cm chunks, rinse and pat dry, then toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika and rosemary. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 18-22 minutes, shaking every 6 minutes, until golden and crisp outside and a fork slides in easily. Toss with parsley and fresh garlic.
- Total time
- 30 mins
- Calories
- 195 per serving
- Protein
- 4 g
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Air frying
Ingredients
Potatoes
To finish
Equipment
Air fryer · Chef's knife · Mixing bowl · Clean kitchen towel
Quick Directions
Cut and rinse
Cut the potatoes into even 2.5 cm chunks, leaving the skins on.
Preheat
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
Season
Toss the dry potatoes in a mixing bowl with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary and pepper until every piece is lightly coated.
Air fry
Spread the potatoes in the basket in a single layer, working in 2 batches if they don't fit.
Finish and serve
Tip the hot potatoes back into the bowl and toss with the parsley and minced garlic, which softens slightly in the heat.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed steps to make the perfect crispy air fryer roasted potatoes.
Cut and rinse
Cut the potatoes into even 2.5 cm chunks, leaving the skins on. Halve or quarter baby potatoes. Rinse the pieces in a bowl of cold water to wash off the surface starch, drain, then pat them very dry with a clean towel.
Preheat
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
Season
Toss the dry potatoes in a mixing bowl with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary and pepper until every piece is lightly coated.
Air fry
Spread the potatoes in the basket in a single layer, working in 2 batches if they don't fit. Air fry for 18-22 minutes, shaking the basket every 6 minutes, until the edges are deep golden and crisp and a fork slides easily into the largest piece.
Finish and serve
Tip the hot potatoes back into the bowl and toss with the parsley and minced garlic, which softens slightly in the heat. Taste, add a pinch more salt if needed and serve straight away.
Recipe Tips
- Cut every piece to the same size so they finish together. Small bits burn while big ones are still firm.
- Dry the potatoes well after rinsing. Water left on the surface steams them and stops the edges crisping.
- Don't fill the basket more than one layer deep. An overcrowded basket gives pale, soft potatoes.
Variations
- Parmesan herb: toss the cooked potatoes with 25 g finely grated Parmesan along with the parsley (the dish will no longer be vegan).
- Lemon dill: swap the rosemary for dried dill and finish with the grated zest of 1 lemon and a squeeze of juice.
- Spicy: add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper with the paprika and serve with garlic mayonnaise for dipping.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 195 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 34 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g |
| Fibre | 3.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
Estimated from the listed ingredients; values vary by brand.
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Storing & Reheating
- Fridge
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat
- Re-crisp in the air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 4-5 minutes, shaking once, until hot to 74°C (165°F).
Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes FAQs
How long do potatoes take in the air fryer?
Potato chunks cut to 2.5 cm take 18-22 minutes at 200°C (400°F), shaken every 6 minutes. Smaller 1.5 cm cubes take 12-15 minutes, and halved baby potatoes take 20-25 minutes. They are done when golden and a fork slides in easily.
Do you need to soak potatoes before air frying?
Not for roasted chunks. A quick rinse in cold water washes off the surface starch so they brown evenly and don't stick together. Longer soaking helps thin fries more than chunky roast potatoes. Either way, dry them well before oiling.
What are the best potatoes for air fryer roasted potatoes?
Yukon Gold and other yellow, all-purpose potatoes, or baby potatoes, hold their shape and stay creamy inside, and their thin skins don't need peeling. Russets turn out crisper and fluffier but break up more easily when you shake the basket.
Should you parboil potatoes before air frying?
You don't need to. Raw 2.5 cm chunks cook through in about 20 minutes. If you want an extra rough, crunchy surface like a roast dinner, boil the chunks for 5 minutes, drain, let them steam dry, then oil and air fry for 15-18 minutes.
Why aren't air fryer potatoes getting crispy?
The usual causes are an overcrowded basket, potatoes that are still wet, or too little oil. Cook them in a single layer, pat them dry after rinsing, use about 1 tbsp of oil per 500 g and shake the basket every 6 minutes.
Disclaimer
- Nutrition information is an estimate based on the listed ingredients. It changes with the brands, portion sizes and swaps you use.
- Read ingredient labels for allergens and for diet claims such as gluten-free or vegan. Products and their ingredients can change.
- Cooking times are a guide, since ovens, air fryers and slow cookers all run differently. Use a food thermometer and cook meat, poultry and fish to the safe internal temperatures in government food safety guidance.
- This recipe is general information, not medical or nutrition advice. If you have an allergy, a health condition or a special diet, check with a qualified health professional.
