Air Fryer Red Potatoes Recipe

Air fryer roasted red potatoes in a bowl with a spoon on the side.

Air Fryer Red Potatoes Recipe

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this Air Fryer Red Potatoes recipe! In just 20 minutes, you can transform simple ingredients into a delectably crispy and flavorful weeknight dinner side dish or snack. Use this easy recipe to make a delicious side dish or a quick snack that is guaranteed to impress.

Course Vegan side dish

Cuisine American Vegetarian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 113kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

1 pound baby red potatoes washed, blemishes removed and halved (no need to peel)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, dried thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the baby red potatoes and toss to combine.
Place the potatoes in a single layer into the air fryer basket, being sure not to overcrowd them.
Cook the potatoes until tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. If not tender after 15 minutes, continue to cook in 1-minute increments until done.
Transfer the air-roasted potatoes onto a serving platter and serve.

Notes

Yields: This recipe makes 1 pound air fried red potatoes that are ideal for serving 4 people. The nutritional values below are per serving.
Rinse and dry: It is important to make sure the potatoes are dry before tossing them in the olive oil mixture to ensure that the potatoes are evenly coated and can crisp up during the cooking process.
Do not overcrowd your air fryer: Cook in batches, if needed, so that the heat is evenly distributed and they have enough room to crisp up.
Sprinkle it while it’s still hot: Though optional, you may sprinkle your air-fried small red potatoes with additional salt, herbs, and parmesan cheese directly after cooking (while the potatoes are still hot). Doing so ensures that the baby red potatoes heat and develop the new flavors—making them as rich and savory as possible—while also melting any additional cheese.
Storage: To ensure maximum crispiness, I recommend air frying them right before serving. However, you can store your leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: To reheat, place them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F. for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.
Oven roasting: If you do not have an air fryer, you can roast your red potatoes in the oven. Simply use 2 tablespoons of oil (instead of one), transfer the cut potatoes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and roast in a preheated 450-degree oven for 25-30 minutes.

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