Air Fryer Potatoes
Updated Mar 24, 2025
These crispy Air Fryer Potatoes are so easy to make — just cut the potatoes into cubes, season and pop in the air fryer!
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My Air Fryer Potatoes Are So Good!
I’ll happily eat a plate of crispy potatoes anytime, but I don’t always want to deal with the oil and mess of deep frying. I’m obsessed with these Air Fryer Potatoes because they’re just as crispy as regular fried potatoes, but with so much less cleanup and oil splattering everywhere.
This recipe is really as simple as seasoning, then placing the raw potatoes in an air fryer. I make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer and toss the potatoes halfway through cooking and they always come out with browned crispy edges. I love them as a side to burgers and sandwiches or with my Roasted Chicken with Garlic & Herbs or Garlic Cilantro Baked Salmon.
Air Fryer Potatoes Ingredients
- Yukon gold potatoes: I like to use skin-on Yukon golds for air frying. Other potatoes like red potatoes, fingerlings, or even peeled russet potatoes also work. Just cut into 1 to 2- inch cubes or wedges.
- Olive oil: You can substitute with avocado oil or another neutral oil.
- Spices and seasonings: Along with salt and pepper, I use paprika and garlic powder to add flavor. Try them with onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, or other dried herbs and spices.
- Cooking spray: Cooking spray is optional. Depending on your air fryer, you may want to spray the air fryer basket before adding the potatoes.
Popular Additions
- Give it a cheesy twist. Toss the potatoes in ¼ cup grated Parmesan before cooking.
- Make it spicy. Stir ¼ teaspoon cayenne or red chile flakes into the seasoning mix for a kick.
- Add veggies. Add ½ cup sliced bell peppers, onions, chopped zucchini or mushrooms to the mix. Make sure you cook everything in an even, single layer and air fry in batches if needed.
- Brighten it up. Air fry the potatoes with ½ teaspoon lemon zest mixed in, or squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.
- Top with fresh herbs. Sprinkle chopped green onions or chives on top.
How to Make Air Fryer Potatoes
My Best Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes Tips
- Cut the potatoes to the same size. To make sure the potatoes cook evenly, cut them into similar-sized cubes.
- Preheat your air fryer. While it’s not usually necessary to preheat the air fryer, I think it makes a difference to start cooking at the exact temperature you select.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. It’s tempting to throw all the potatoes in there at once. But if you have a smaller air fryer and you overcrowd the basket, you may end up steaming instead of crisping the potatoes.
- Turn the potatoes halfway through cooking. You can shake the basket or use tongs to turn the potatoes. While the air does circulate all around the potatoes, I see better all-around crispiness when I turn them at the halfway point.
What to Serve
- Salsa Black Bean Burger
- Grilled Chicken Burger With Yogurt
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Garlic Butter Steak Tips
- Roasted Chicken with Garlic & Herbs
More Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes:
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Air Fryer Baked Potato
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Vegetables
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
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Air Fryer Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds yukon gold potatoes quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer 380°F.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl with the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer and arrange in a single layer. You may need to cook in two batches. Cook until crispy with golden brown edges, shaking the basket halfway through, 20-25 minutes total.
- Remove and add more salt to taste, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Comments
Thanks for great air fryer recipes
You’re welcome, JoAnn!
Thanks for sharing your air fryer Crispy Potato recipe! To save total cooking time, I like to microwave my precut potato cubes in the microwave on high for about 2 to 2.5 minutes. I then put them in a mixing bowl
and toss them with either olive oil or avocado oil plus a little sea salt or kosher salt. I then cook them in the air fryer for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
After the air fryer, I return the potatoes to the bowl and toss them with herbs, spices, etc. of my choosing.
Bon Appetit!
Thanks for the tips!
Great idea! Why didn’t I think of that? I’ve been trying to reduce my air fryer cooking time and this will do just that. Sometimes the potatoes are the longest to cook and we are left waiting. Thank you for the tip.
My family loves this!
Great! It’s such a nice and easy weeknight side dish!
I HAVE THE EMERILL LAGASSE AIR FRYER 360. ARE THE TIMES AND INSTRUCTIONS THE SAME FOR IT AS FOR SMALLER AIR FRYERS?
Hi Phyllis, I have not used that air fryer, but the times should be pretty much the same. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏼
I had been soaking my cut potatoes in water for 10-30mins to remove the starch before air frying (one of the first posts I read said it was a very important step)
It had made me less likely to make them in the air fryer as I like to get in & get the job done😆
So as I never did that with my oven roast/chips/wedge/baked potatoes I went back to the oven.
I just made these without the soaking process & WOW! I’m back in love with my air fryer. They are so delicious, crispy on the outside & SO soft & fluffy inside😋
You are so welcome! That is the most perfect way to describe potatoes. Thank you!
Oh I thought I’d share 2 little secret that I’ve been using regarding herbs with potatoes in the air fryer (they probably aren’t secrets, I’m just not a good cook & was excited when I tried it & they worked) So…I was adding herbs at the beginning with everything like salt, pepper, thyme, parsley etc. But I’ve found that if you add them at the final stage after shaking or flipping then you don’t end up with burnt herbs & they are so much more flavorful!
Also if you want to kick it up a notch you can make your own herb infused oil. I’ve got one going at the moment with thyme & rosemary in it.
I’m not a cook at all, I’m just an air fryer addict 😆
That is so helpful and a great way to switch it up! A herb infused oil sounds amazing!!
Thank you so much Yumna😊 I’m definitely not great in the kitchen but thought I’d share & maybe someone might find it helpful or inspiring. Have a wonderful 2023🎉
Great
Thank you!!
Thanks for the recipe, how many servings is this and what is the serving size in ounces or grams? Thanks!
You’re so welcome! This recipe makes two servings. I don’t have the serving size in ounces or grams, but you can weigh out the full batch and divide that by two.
I see the time of 15 min for air fried potatoes, but what temp should it be?
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F!
Thank you for sharing your great information. I read your blog daily . It give me so much knowledge and ideas.
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