These roasted, crispy baby potatoes made in the air fryer are an easy, flavorful side dish that pairs well with breakfast or any main meal. They develop a crunchy skin and a soft, fluffy interior — ready in a fraction of the time an oven requires.
Potatoes are a comforting staple, and cooking baby potatoes in the air fryer speeds the process while delivering excellent texture and taste.
No need to peel the potatoes: the skins become delightfully crisp while the insides stay tender. Try different seasonings to suit your taste — garlic and lemon brighten the dish, while paprika and oregano add warmth and depth.
Ingredients
Potatoes: Baby potatoes with skins on work best for this recipe.
Seasoning: A simple mix of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika and oregano creates a balanced flavor.
Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil helps the spices adhere and promotes crisping.
Lemon juice: Adds a bright, tangy finish that complements the spices.
Fresh herbs: Chopped cilantro is used here, but parsley, rosemary or thyme also make excellent garnishes.
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby potatoes thoroughly.
Cut the potatoes in half (or quarter larger ones). Combine the spice mix ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Toss the potato halves with olive oil so they are evenly coated.
Add lemon juice and mix well. Sprinkle the spice mix over the potatoes and toss again so each piece is seasoned.
Lightly brush or spray the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer, leaving space between pieces for air circulation.
Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for about 13–15 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender. Shake the basket once or twice during cooking for even browning. Test one potato to ensure it’s cooked through.
Remove the potatoes, garnish with chopped fresh herbs, and serve hot.
Expert Tips
1. Keep the skins on for maximum crispness and added texture.
2. Drying the potatoes after washing helps the oil and spices adhere and improves crisping.
3. Use similarly sized potatoes for even cooking. Halve or quarter larger potatoes as needed.
4. If you leave potatoes whole, increase the cook time until tender.
5. Customize the spice mix to your preference — lemon, garlic powder, salt and pepper form a great base.
Air fryer Baby Potatoes
Rachna Parmar
Equipment
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Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb. baby potatoes or 500 gm.
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Spice mix:
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. ground pepper
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
Garnish
- 1 tbsp. cilantro leaves finely chopped, optional
Instructions
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Wash and dry the baby potatoes well. Cut them into halves.
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Mix together all the spice mix ingredients and set aside.
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Toss the potatoes with olive oil so they are evenly coated, then add lemon juice and mix.
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Sprinkle the spice mix over the potatoes and toss to coat each piece.
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Place potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 13–15 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice for even browning.
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Check one potato for doneness. When crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, remove and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
2. Dry the potatoes after washing so oil and spices stick better.
3. Use similar-sized potatoes for uniform cooking.
4. Adjust cook time if leaving potatoes whole or cutting into quarters.
5. Swap or add spices to suit your preference.
Nutrition
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