Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes Recipe
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Air Fryer Red Potatoes are the ultimate way to enjoy crispy potatoes in less time than it takes in the oven! These amazing baby red potatoes are packed with flavor and feature simple pantry spices. If you love roasted potatoes you’ll love this easy recipe that is perfect for everyday but special enough to add to your holiday dinner menu!
Roasted baby potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes and these crispy red potatoes in the air fryer do not disappoint! This has become one of my favorite recipes.
Whether you are looking for an easy dish to pair with your favorite chicken leg recipe or need a potato side dish for Christmas dinner, this recipe is for you! Be sure to check out my air fryer recipes for even more great vegetable side dishes like this buffalo cauliflower!
Air Fryer Baby Red Potato Ingredients
To make these delicious red potatoes in the air fryer, you’ll need just a handful of ingredients:
- baby red potatoes: (or any small, creamer potato variety including yellow potatoes)
- olive oil: Less oil is need when air fryer vs. roasting in the oven. A little goes a long way.
- Italian seasoning: I used a blend of basil, rosemary, majoram, thyme, sage and oregano. If you don’t have this mix handy, you can make a homemade Italian seasoning mix.
- garlic powder: If you’d rather use fresh, you can substitute 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced.
- paprika
- onion powder
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- fresh parsley (optional)
That’s it! Most of these ingredients you can find as staples in your pantry which means you can enjoy these tasty little spuds any time!
Can You Use Other Potato Varieties?
Yes! While I used red potatoes for this recipe, any fingerling or petite potato variety, also known as creamers, would be delicious! I love these new potato varieties which are small and extra soft and tender. I typically use larger potatoes in other ways. I love Yukon Gold for mashed potatoes and potato salad while Russet potatoes work great for potato wedges and potato soup.
How to Make Air Fryer Red Potatoes
You’ll want to start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Now it is time to cut your red potatoes. If you have smaller baby red potatoes, cutting them in half should be sufficient. If you have medium red potatoes, you can cut them into quarters. If you have larger red potatoes, you may need to cut them even smaller. It is important to cut potatoes into roughly the same size so are all done cooking at the same time.
Gather your spices. In a small bowl, mix together your garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Place your potato wedges in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add in seasoning.
Toss potatoes in the olive oil and spices until evenly coated.
Air Frying Potatoes
Now it is time for air frying! Add your potatoes to your air fryer and shake them slightly to evenly spread them out. If you can get them in a single layer, even better! Cook for 6 minutes and then shake your basket. Cook for an additional 6 minutes and toss your potatoes again. Cook for additional 2 to 6 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and tender. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Exact cooking times will vary depending upon the air fryer, size of the basket and size of your potatoes. The more packed your air fryer basket, the longer it takes for these air fryer red potatoes to cook.
These roasted potatoes are so crispy and delicious that the whole family will love them. They are a simple side dish for busy weeknights but special enough for holiday meals like Easter, Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. (I highly recommend using your air fryer during holiday meals to free up precious oven space!)
You can add fresh parsley to the top for some added color and flavor, but that is optional. If you have other fresh herbs you could use that for garnish or in place of the Italian seasoning if preferred. You could also top with bacon bits or Parmesan cheese.
What to Serve with Roasted Potatoes
Wondering what to eat with with air fryer roasted potatoes? Depending on your preferences and the occasion, you can pair roasted potatoes with a wide variety of dishes. Here are a few suggestions:
- Meat: Whether you’re serving chicken, beef, or pig, roasted potatoes are a standard accompaniment to your main dish. They would go great with broiled tilapia, sausages or any other type of meat.
- Vegetables: Pair your roasted potatoes with a side of sauteed green beans, roasted broccoli, baby carrots, or asparagus, or any other roasted or sautéed vegetable.
- Breakfast or Brunch: These roasted potatoes work great for serving along your favorite breakfast foods including eggs, hash brown casserole, pancakes, bacon, breakfast sausage, ham or waffles.
- Salads: To counteract the heaviness of the roasted potatoes, serve them with a light, crisp salad. Try a green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing or a protein-packed salad with grilled chicken or fish.
- Condiments: Roasted potatoes are tasty on their own, but they also pair well with condiments like sour cream and ketchup. You can take it a step further and try dill aioli, or compound butter with fresh herbs.
Leftover Potatoes
Store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can reheat your petite red potatoes by cooking them in the air fryer again for a few minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to crisp them up again or you can microwave them for quicker heating.
Red Potatoes in the Oven
To make these red potatoes in the oven, I recommend increasing the olive oil to 2 tablespoons and cooking at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
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Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Cut red potatoes in half or into wedges, depending upon size. (Try to keep potatoes bite size and relatively even). Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
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Drizzle olive oil over potatoes and sprinkle seasoning mixture over the top. Toss potatoes to evenly coat.
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Place potatoes in an even layer in air fryer basket.
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Cook for 14 to 20 minutes or more or until potatoes are golden brown and tender. Shake the basket at least two to three times for more even browning.
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Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
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Recipe Notes
Exact cooking time will vary depending upon the air fryer used and potato size.
Oven instructions: I recommend increasing the olive oil to 2 tablespoons and placing the potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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