Crispy roasted air fryer potatoes are crispy and golden on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re perfect as a side dish or a snack.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder ((or smoked paprika))
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Firstly rinse and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. If using baby potatoes, then cut them in half. If they’re tiny baby potatoes, then poke them with your fork to allow steam to escape. If using larger potatoes, just cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Toss the baby potatoes with olive oil and seasonings like minced garlic (or garlic powder), Italian seasoning, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure that the potatoes are well coated in oil and seasonings. Use your hands to mix if needed.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 ° F (204°C). Add the seasoned baby potatoes to the basket of air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
  4. Air fryer them at 400 ° F (204°C) for 14-16 minutes or until they are golden brown and tender. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine was cooked perfectly in 14 minutes.
  5. The roasted potatoes are ready. Remove in a serving plate, garnish with freshly chopped parsley with a tasty dipping sauce on the side.

Oven Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in a single layer. Cook for about 30-35 minutes or until they are golden brown and tender. You may have to turn them once halfway through. Cooking time may vary based on your oven and the size of the potatoes.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.