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Perfectly roasted potatoes made in an air fryer for a crispy texture

Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes

Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, these air-fried baby potatoes are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and herbs for a quick and delicious side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 3 cups baby potatoes or creamer potatoes, halved Ensure they are well-dried before cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Helps the seasoning stick.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • optional grated parmesan for finishing Adds extra flavor and richness.
  • optional pinch of dried rosemary or thyme For a more herb-forward flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dry and prep the potatoes by halving them and ensuring the cut sides are well-dried.
Seasoning
  1. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil until they are lightly glossy.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Toss again until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your model requires it. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the basket.
  2. Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes, then shake the basket to ensure even cooking.
  3. Continue cooking for another 8–12 minutes until golden-brown and fork-tender.
Finishing Touches
  1. Toss the cooked potatoes in the bowl and add grated parmesan, parsley, or a pinch of smoked paprika for serving.

Notes

For best results, avoid crowding the air fryer basket. If cooking in batches, check on the second batch early as they may cook faster.