These air fryer baby potatoes are crispy, and fluffy on the inside. A fun way to eat and enjoy potatoes! They are also great for parties and will make a great addition to any meal. Crispy air fryer baby potatoes are packed full of herby flavor and are so easy to make.
With a few ingredients and a little prep, you can have this perfect side dish on your table in no time. Unlike oven-roasted Parmentier potatoes that require peeling and boiling before baking them in the oven, these air fryer mini potatoes are cooked whole from raw because of their sizes.
Air Fryer Crispy Baby Potatoes
Potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium and contain antioxidants. You will love this air-fried baby potatoes recipe because it is a quick classic potato side dish, and you can make them faster in an air fryer. These roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a delicious herb flavor.
This recipe will work with larger potatoes. Ensure to cut the potatoes into similar cube sizes to cook evenly.
Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time is subject to a preheated air fryer. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, deduct 2 minutes from the cooking time and increase it if needed to allow the food to cook evenly.
What you will need to make air fryer baby potatoes
Whole mini baby potatoes
Dried parsley
Garlic granules: Substitute with garlic powder
Dried oregano
Black pepper
Dried thyme
Oil: Use any oil of choice
Salt to taste
How to Make Little Potatoes in an Air Fryer
Scrub and wash the potatoes clean under cold running water, drain, and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
In a large bowl, add the baby potatoes, parsley, garlic granules, oregano, thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper and mix well to combine.
Pour the seasoned baby potatoes into the air fryer. Cook the potatoes at 200C/400F for 10-15 minutes, until fork tender and crispy on the outside. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking.
Remove the potatoes from the air fryer basket immediately and serve. Enjoy!
How to Season the Potatoes
You can use any herbs you like to season your potatoes. I use various spice blends to season my potatoes. If you want to get different flavors, use a variety of the seasoning mixture. Ensure they are not overpowering, try balancing them to suit your personal preference.
How to Store
You can store air-fried little potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat potatoes in the air fryer at 180C/360F for 3-5 minutes.
Tips for Mini Potatoes
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer.
- If cutting the potatoes in half, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Layer the air fryer basket with foil for easy cleaning.
- For a cheesy version, use grated Parmesan cheese or another hard cheese like Romano. You can also add a few torn basil leaves for extra flavor.
- If using frozen baby potatoes, increase the cooking time.
- For the spicy and smoky potatoes, use a Cajun seasoning blend that includes cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. You can also add a little bit of smoked paprika for extra smokiness.
Recipe
Mini Potatoes in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 500 grams Whole mini baby potatoes
- ⅛ teaspoon Dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon Garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
- Black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the potatoes clean under cold running water, drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, add the baby potatoes, parsley, garlic granules, oregano, thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper and mix well to combine.
- Pour the seasoned baby potatoes into the air fryer. Cook the potatoes at 200C/400F for 10-15 minutes, until fork tender and crispy on the outside. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer basket immediately and serve. Enjoy!
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