Description
This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes offers a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly golden and tender potatoes with a flavorful garlic and paprika seasoning. Using the air fryer ensures a crispy texture on the outside while keeping the inside soft, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (halved or quartered if large)
Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange in the air fryer: Place the coated potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer to allow even cooking and crisping.
- Cook the potatoes: Cook the potatoes in the air fryer for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even browning and crispiness. The potatoes should be golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Finish and serve: Transfer the cooked potatoes to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Yukon gold or red potatoes are great alternatives for this recipe.
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry before seasoning to remove excess starch.
