Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes

Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the basket — this ensures maximum crispiness.

• For extra-crispy potatoes, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes, then pat dry.

• Add parmesan for a cheesy, crunchy finish.

• If using larger potatoes, increase cook time by 3–5 minutes

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These air fryer potatoes come out incredibly crispy on the outside and soft inside — with far less oil than traditional frying. They’re fast, tasty, and perfect as a snack, side dish, or breakfast potatoes.

Ingredients

• 500g baby potatoes (or regular potatoes cut into chunks)

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried rosemary or thyme

• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Optional add-ons:

• Parmesan cheese

• Fresh parsley

• Chili flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

2. Wash and halve (or quarter) the potatoes.

3. Toss potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

4. Add to the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).

5. Cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway until crispy and golden.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with parsley or parmesan before serving.

These air fryer crispy potatoes are golden, crunchy, and ready in just 20 minutes. They make the perfect side dish for any meal and require only a handful of simple ingredients.

⏱ Prep: 5 min  🔥 Cook: 20 min  🕒 Total: 25 min  🍽 Servings: 3