Air fryer baby potatoes are a delicious, satisfying, and practically effortless side dish that pairs well with any meal! These little spuds are tender and fluffy on the inside, and delightfully crispy on the outside. With just a few simple ingredients and the power of your air fryer, you can whip up a batch of baby potatoes in less than 40 minutes!
Easy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
There's something undeniably satisfying about biting into perfectly cooked baby potatoes- the crisp exterior giving way to a fluffy and buttery interior! And when you make these baby potatoes in the air fryer, the result is even more magical.
The high heat of the air fryer creates a golden-brown crust that locks in all of the delicious flavors and textures of the potatoes! All you have to do is wash the potatoes, toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper, let your air fryer take over, then finish them off with some grated Parmesan cheese!
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🥘 Air Fryer Baby Potatoes Ingredients
It doesn't take complicated ingredients to make an incredibly flavorful side dish that everyone will enjoy! Feel free to use any variety of baby potatoes for this recipe.
- Baby Potatoes - 1 pound of baby potatoes (about 1 ½-inch in diameter).
- Olive Oil - ½ tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
- Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of each, salt & pepper (to taste).
- Parmesan Cheese - 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese (grated).
- Fresh Parsley (Optional) - ½ tablespoon of fresh parsley (or freeze-dried parsley for an optional garnish).
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🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
If you love practically hands-off recipes, you'll appreciate how easy it is to make these baby potatoes! You will need an air fryer, a mixing bowl, and silicone kitchen tongs to get started.
One pound of baby potatoes will make around four servings! You can scale up the ingredients if you feed a larger crowd or prepare them for a holiday feast. Work in batches as needed, and don't overcrowd the basket.
- Combine ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the 1 pound of baby potatoes, ½ tablespoon of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper, then toss with your hands until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Cook. Place the potatoes into the basket of your air fryer and cook for 20 minutes at 380°F (195°C) or until they are golden brown and fork-tender. Flip the potatoes at the 10-minute mark. *Make sure to work in batches and not overcrowd the basket for the best results.
- Toss. Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl, then toss them in the Parmesan cheese, then the parsley as an optional garnish.
- Serve. Serve immediately with your favorite main course.
Baby potatoes are a flavorful and versatile side dish that you can pair with any main course! For a well-rounded meal, try serving these easy spuds with my air fryer whole chicken and zucchini fries. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Wash and dry the potatoes before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- You can preheat your air fryer if you'd like to, but it's not necessary for most air fryer recipes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave enough space between the potatoes so that can cook evenly and crisp up on all sides.
- If you like your potatoes extra crispy, you can cook them for a few additional minutes or preheat your oven for a few minutes before starting.
- Feel free to use your favorite seasoning blend on the potatoes, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, or thyme!
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Let the potatoes cool to room temperature before storing them. Transfer the potatoes to an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Reheat the potatoes in the air fryer at 380°F (195°C) for 3-5 minutes or until they are heated and crispy again.
Alternatively, you can reheat the potatoes in the microwave by placing them in a microwave-safe dish, covering them with a damp paper towel, and heating them in 30-second increments.
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❓ FAQ
The cooking time will depend on how large your baby potatoes are. Baby potatoes generally cook between 18-22 minutes at 380°F (195°C).
Flip them at the 10-minute mark and leave enough space between each potato so that they cook evenly on all sides. Your baby potatoes are done when a fork comes out smoothly after you pierce them.
No, preheating your air fryer is unnecessary for most air fryer recipes! It can help make foods extra crispy. So, if you prefer your potatoes with an extra crispy texture, you can preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before you put the potatoes in.
One of the best things about a potato side dish is that it's very versatile, and you can season them however you'd like to! Feel free to use garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Cajun seasoning, rosemary, or thyme!
😋 More Tasty Potato Recipes
- Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes - These delicious potatoes are easy to make, plus you don't have to spend all day in the kitchen!
- Oven-Baked Potatoes - Oven-baked potatoes are a wonderful side dish or you can load them up and serve them as a main course!
- Bacon Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes - Once you try these mashed potatoes with bacon, cream cheese, butter, and herbs, you'll be hooked!
- Potato Salad - Potato salad is an easy and tasty side dish that can be enjoyed on all kinds of occasions!
- Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes - These au gratin potatoes are quick to make and extra cheesy!
- Ranch Roasted Potatoes - If you're a fan of ranch, then you'll absolutely love how delicious and easy these roasted potatoes are!
📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes (about 1 ½ inch in diameter)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ tablespoon fresh parsley (or freeze-dried parsley for an optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the baby potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss with your hands until the potatoes are evenly coated.1 lb baby potatoes, ½ tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
- Place the potatoes into the basket of your air fryer and cook for 20 minutes at 380°F (195°C) or until they are golden brown and fork-tender. Flip the potatoes at the 10-minute mark. *Make sure to work in batches and not overcrowd the basket for the best results.
- Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl then toss them in the Parmesan cheese, then the parsley as an optional garnish.2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, ½ tablespoon fresh parsley
- Serve immediately with your favorite main course.
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Notes
- Wash and dry the potatoes before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- You can preheat your air fryer if you'd like to, but it's not necessary for most air fryer recipes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave enough space between the potatoes so that can cook evenly and crisp up on all sides.
- If you like your potatoes extra crispy, you can cook them for a few additional minutes or preheat your oven for a few minutes before starting.
- Feel free to use your favorite seasoning blend on the potatoes such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, or thyme.
- To store: Let the potatoes cool to room temperature before storing them. Transfer the potatoes to an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To reheat: Reheat the potatoes in the air fryer at 380°F (195°C) for 3-5 minutes, or until they are heated through and crispy again. Alternatively, you can reheat the potatoes in the microwave by placing them in a microwave-safe dish, covering them with a damp paper towel, and heating them in 30-second increments.
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