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Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes

These air fryer crispy potatoes are a fast, hands-off side: small pieces crisp to golden-brown in 15–18 minutes while staying tender inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes Small, evenly cut for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Promotes browning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds savory flavor
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For color and warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder Gives savory depth
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings
  • to taste parmesan For a cheesy finish
  • to taste parsley For garnish
  • to taste chili flakes For heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the baby potatoes and dry them.
  2. Cut each potato in half; if any are noticeably larger, quarter them for even cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the cut potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket with some space between pieces.
  3. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to encourage even browning.
  4. Check doneness at 15 minutes; the fork should slide easily into the center. If not, cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Toss with optional grated parmesan and parsley before serving.

Notes

For crispy results, dry potatoes thoroughly before cooking. You can make this in batches if needed, and it’s great as a side or snack.