Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Crisp and golden on the outside and fluffy and tender on the inside, these air fryer roasted potatoes are the ultimate side dish. Ready in 35 minutes, these are the best air fryer potatoes, ever!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Potatoes. Use floury potatoes instead of waxy potatoes for the best end result. Russet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, etc. are all good options. This recipe can be used for baby potatoes too.
- Olive oil.
- Salt and black pepper.
How to make roasted potatoes in the air fryer
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes then add to a pot of salted water.
- Par-boil: Par-cook the potatoes then drain and shake in the colander to create a textured surface.
- Air Fry: In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with oil, season and air fry until crisp and golden. If you’re cooking for a crowd, air fry the potatoes in batches and reheat them all together before serving.
Tips for the best air fryer roasted potatoes
- Don’t skip the par-boiling. This might seem like an unnecessary step but it’s the key to getting a light, fluffy interior with a perfectly crisp and golden exterior. I’ve tested this recipe without the parboiling but the end result just wasn’t as good. Still delicious (I mean, it’s potatoes after all) but nowhere near as tasty.
- Be generous with the seasoning. Potatoes can handle a lot of seasoning so don’t be shy. I kept it simple here by only using salt and pepper but using spices like cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder or onion powder and dried herbs like thyme, sage, rosemary or oregano will add more flavor. Just remember that spices can burn so watch the potatoes while they’re air frying. Garnish the potatoes with fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving, if preferred.
- Serve immediately. The longer roast potatoes sit, the softer the crust will become. Serve the hot and fresh out of the air fryer for the best flavor and texture.
Can I make this ahead?
You can par-boil the potatoes and let them dry in the fridge overnight. Leftover potatoes can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and re-heated in the air fryer.
Serving Suggestions
Roast potatoes are the ultimate side dish. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a single person who can resist a crunchy, golden roastie. This easy air fryer recipe means you can have roasted potatoes any night of the week as a side dish for anything from baked chicken breasts to pork chops. They are also perfect served with roasts and no festive feast will be complete without a platter of hot, crunchy potatoes.
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Ingredients
- 2 lb (1kg) potatoes peeled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Chop the potatoes into large chunks then place in a pot of boiling, salted water and par-boil for 10 minutes.
- Drain and shake the potatoes in a colander to allow the edges to become a little roughed up – this will turn into super crispy bits once air fried.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the potatoes at 400°F/205°C for 20-30 minutes, shaking half way, until the potatoes are crisp and golden.
- Remove and serve.