These Air Fryer Roast Potatoes are the best! They are crispy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside and so addictive. Such an easy and healthy side dish or snack!
Best Crispy Air Fryer Roast Potatoes Recipe
Hands down these are the best and quickest roast potatoes I've ever had. There I said it! Air fryer is the best for roasting vegetables. And Air fryers and potatoes are a match made in heaven. I love I don't have to heat up the oven if I'm in need of a quick side dish or a snack for the kids.
These roast potatoes are crispy and golden on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They are so addictive even my two year old loves them and asks for more!
The ingredients cannot be more simple. All you need is potatoes, oil and some seasonings, oh and 30 minutes! You can use your favorite seasonings but I like to dress these potatoes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and red chili flakes. The red chili flakes has a smoky flavor when roasted giving a little heat and a boost of flavor to the otherwise mild tasting potatoes. Serve them warm with chopped parsley. They are good on their own or with a ranch dip, spicy mayo or even guacamole.
Why we love this Air Fryer Roast Potatoes:
- Crispy and golden
- Soft and fluffy on the inside
- Delicious and addictive
- Quick and easy
- Healthy side dish or snack
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
- Potatoes
- Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Red Chili flakes
- Garlic powder
- Parsley
Step by step photos/process
How To Roast Potatoes in the Air Fryer
It's so easy to make roast potatoes in the Air fryer! Here's how to do it:
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat dry.
- Cut the potatoes into 1" to 1.5" pieces
- In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili flakes.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the Air fryer basket.
- Roast for 10 minutes at 400F. Take the basket out, flip the potatoes. Roast for another 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm with chopped parsley.
Top Tips
- Since we are roasting potatoes with the skin, it's important to wash the potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Cut the potatoes to similar size so they roast evenly.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the Air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd them.
- I'm using a 5.8 quart Air fryer and I can fit in 1.5lbs potatoes. If you have a small Air fryer you can roast the potatoes in batches or reduce the quantity to 1lbs.
- You don't have to preheat the Air fryer, but if you have time you can preheat for 3 minutes for more crispy skin.
- Roast for 10 minutes then flip the potatoes using tongs or a small spatula. Don't shake the basket as it might break the potatoes or not flip them at all.
FAQs About Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
What Potatoes Are Best For Roast Potatoes?
Russet potatoes are the best for roast potatoes. It's called baking potatoes here in Canada. Yukon gold or any yellow potatoes work well too. Red potatoes or baby potatoes roast beautifully as well.
If the baby potatoes are large cut them in half or use them as whole.
Do You Parboil The Potatoes?
You don't need to parboil the potatoes.
Are Roasted Potatoes In The Air Fryer Healthy?
Yes, it requires little oil and if you have no problem consuming potatoes it's a healthy dish.
Storage Instructions
We hardly have any leftovers but if you do, cover and store them in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat them in the Air fryer until warm.
More Air Fryer Recipes You Might Enjoy:
Air Fryer Side Dishes:
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
- Best Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- Perfect Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
Air Fryer Desserts and Snacks:
Air Fryer Chicken:
Air Fryer Crispy Roast Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes russet, yellow, red or baby
- 2 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon red chili flakes
- chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat dry. Cut the potatoes into 1" to 1.5" pieces
- In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili flakes.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the Air fryer basket.
- Roast for 10 minutes at 400F. Take the basket out, flip the potatoes. Roast for another 10 to 12 minutes until golden and tender.
- Serve warm with chopped parsley. Or your favorite dressing or dip.
Notes
- Flip the potatoes halfway using tongs or a small spatula. Don't shake the basket as potatoes might break or not flip at all.
- Storage - store leftover potatoes covered in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat them in the Air fryer until warm.
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