These foolproof Air-Fryer Roasted Potatoes need only three ingredients, yet they cook to crispy perfection!
Crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside — that’s how I like my potatoes! It doesn’t matter if they’ve been cooked in the oven, the deep fryer, or the air fryer. Some call it picky. I call it being “a potato connoisseur.”
For this simple recipe, it’s the air fryer that makes the potato magic happen. And it truly couldn’t be any easier: All it takes is three simple ingredients, and you have a versatile side dish on the table in about 20 minutes.
Once roasted to crispy perfection, these tasty little potatoes can be dipped and dunked into different sauces, or eaten plain with a dash of salt and pepper. They can be enjoyed all loaded up with toppings or just on their own for those little ones in the family. All around, these are a must when you’re hosting a party and need a crowd-pleaser. But they also work pretty well as a side to your weeknight dinners.
Are Air-Fryer Roasted Potatoes Healthy?
Yes! Made with simple and wholesome ingredients and much less oil than with a traditional fryer, these air-fryer potatoes are a healthy little side dish. Potatoes are a great source of potassium, which keeps your heart healthy, as well as vitamin C and fiber. Meanwhile, olive oil adds some heart-healthy monounsaturated fats to your plate, which can help reduce inflammation and lower “bad” cholesterol levels. Best of all, you can control how much salt you add to the potatoes, too.
What Kind Of Potatoes To Use?
There are many different kinds of potatoes, and here at FFF, we love them all. Some are great for frying, some for roasting, and others for mashing up for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. To make these potatoes in the air fryer, I used a bag of small tri-color potatoes, including red, purple, and yellow varieties. They crisped up really nicely, and they turned out perfect. However, you can get creative and switch it up a little if you have a different kind of potato on hand. Any small potatoes should work in this recipe as long as you cut them as recommended in the directions!
How To Make Ahead And Store
You can store your leftover cooked potatoes in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Make sure you let them fully cool before storing them, or the excess steam can cause moisture buildup, making them soggy.
Serving Suggestions
As if these potatoes weren’t tasty enough on their own, you can jazz them up even more with different dipping sauces! I’d recommend this Chili Cheese Dip, this Healthy Spinach Dip, this Middle-Eastern Shatta Sauce or this Crock-Pot Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip. Of course, ketchup or sriracha would be good, too!
For more potato-based recipes, take a look at these Lebanese Spicy Potatoes, these Air-Fryer Baby Potatoes or this warm and comforting Potato Leek Soup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound assorted small potatoes red, purple, and yellow
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Turn your air fryer to 400°F to heat. While it heats, wash and dry the potatoes well and then cut them into quarters. Toss with olive oil and a good pinch of salt.
- Lay the potatoes cut-side down in your air-fryer mesh basket and cook for 12 minutes. Then, flip the potatoes and cook until golden brown and tender, about another 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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