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Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe

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These Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish featuring tender baby gold potatoes coated with olive oil, savory seasonings, and parmesan cheese, then air fried to golden perfection for a crispy finish. Perfectly seasoned and cooked in under 30 minutes, they’re an ideal accompaniment for any meal.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Potatoes and Seasoning

  • 1 pound baby gold potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper (or 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence

Cheese

  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prep Potatoes: Cut the baby gold potatoes in half or into roughly 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
  2. Coat Potatoes: Toss the cut potatoes with olive oil until evenly coated to help them crisp up in the air fryer.
  3. Season: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated parmesan cheese over the potatoes. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings and cheese.
  4. Prepare for Air Frying: Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a greased air fryer basket to prevent sticking and allow hot air circulation for even cooking.
  5. Air Fry: Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes. After this initial cook, stir the potatoes to promote even crisping and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes depending on desired crispness.
  6. Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Use baby gold potatoes for best texture; other small waxy potatoes can work as well.
  • Adjust seasoning quantities according to taste preferences.
  • Stirring halfway through cooking is important for even browning.
  • For extra crispy potatoes, you can increase air frying time by a few minutes—monitor closely to avoid burning.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, or thyme make excellent garnishes.